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Snowy Sheathbill

Chionis albus

Least Concern
Envergadura
49,2 cm
Peso
682,5 g
Família
Chionidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

Pomba-branca-do-Antártico (Chionis albus), 34–41 cm. Ave robusta de plumagem branca imaculada, bico com escudo de base amarela, pernas escuras. Habita costas rochosas da Antártida e ilhas subantárticas. Alimenta-se como necrófago em colônias de pinguins e focas, além de invertebrados e restos orgânicos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 49,2 cm 19.4 in
Peso 682,5 g 24.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Chionidae
Genus Chionis
Espécies Chionis albus

Distribution

Snowy Sheathbill has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Snowy Sheathbill endangered?
The Snowy Sheathbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snowy Sheathbill nest?
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
How big is the Snowy Sheathbill?
The Snowy Sheathbill has a wingspan of 49.2 cm, weight of 682.5 g.
What order and family does the Snowy Sheathbill belong to?
The Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Chionidae.

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