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Black-faced Sheathbill

Chionis minor

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
45,4 cm
Berat
595,0 g
Famili
Chionidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Black-faced Sheathbill (Chionis minor) is a stocky 38–41 cm all-white Antarctic bird of the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean islands. Similar to Snowy Sheathbill but with dark facial skin and pink bill sheath. Resident on Prince Edward, Crozet, Kerguelen, and Heard Islands year-round. Scavenges in penguin colonies and seabird nesting sites.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 45,4 cm 17.9 in
Berat 595,0 g 20.99 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 27-33 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Chionidae
Genus Chionis
Spesies Chionis minor

Distribution

Black-faced Sheathbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-faced Sheathbill endangered?
The Black-faced Sheathbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-faced Sheathbill nest?
Incubation: 27-33 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.
How big is the Black-faced Sheathbill?
The Black-faced Sheathbill has a wingspan of 45.4 cm, weight of 595.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Sheathbill belong to?
The Black-faced Sheathbill (Chionis minor) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Chionidae.

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