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Chionididae

Chionis

Sheathbills

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Containing group: Charadriiformes

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Scientific Name Chionis albus
Location Antarctica
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Sheathbills
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Copyright © 2007 Nick Russill
Scientific Name Chionis albus
Location Anvers Island, Antarctica
Comments The sheathbill lives in the Antarctic Peninsula area and scavenges for food by stealing from penguins and human refuse. They can grow to 40 cm (16 in) in length with a wingspan of 79 cm (31 in).
Creator Glenn Grant
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Collection U.S. Antarctic Program Photo Library
Copyright © National Science Foundation
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