Snowy Sheathbill
Chionis albus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chionis-albus"></birdfyi-bird>The Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) is a bird species in the family Chionidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.2 cm and a weight of 682.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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白鞘嘴鸥 (Chionis albus)，体长约38厘米。体羽全白，嘴基部具肉质鞘，眼周裸皮粉红色，腿白色。分布于南大西洋亚南极地区，包括福克兰群岛和南乔治亚岛。为机会性杂食者，以企鹅蛋、排泄物和腐肉为食。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 49.2 cm | 19.4 in |
| 体重 | 682.5 g | 24.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
产卵数
1-4
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Chionidae |
| Genus | Chionis |
| 物种 | Chionis albus |
Distribution
Snowy Sheathbill has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Chionidae family