Snowy Sheathbill
A species of Sheathbills Scientific name : Chionis albus Genus : Sheathbills
Snowy Sheathbill, A species of Sheathbills
Botanical name: Chionis albus
Genus: Sheathbills
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Description General Info
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Description
A snowy sheathbill is about 380–410 mm (15–16 in) long, with a wingspan of 760–800 mm (30–31 in). It is pure white except for its pink, warty face; its Latin name translates to "snow white". 
Size
41 cm
Colors
White
Feeding Habits
Snowy Sheathbill consumes a varied omnivorous diet including scavenged krill, fish, eggs, and carrion. They exhibit kleptoparasitism, stealing food from penguins, and also consume feces and human waste. Their opportunistic feeding behavior is unique.
Habitat
Snowy Sheathbill thrive in predominantly marine intertidal environments such as rocky and sandy shorelines, beaches, and tidepools. They are distributed across coastal regions from the Antarctic Peninsula to subantarctic islands and parts of southern South America. Commonly linked with penguin colonies, the breeding and feeding patterns of snowy Sheathbill are intricately associated with these seabird communities. They also frequent areas with seals, especially during seal pupping seasons. Beyond bird colonies, snowy Sheathbill forage in coastal areas with kelp wrack and venture into bogs, meadows, and grasslands nearby. Occasionally, they are known to scavenge at research stations, utilizing human scraps and refuse.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Sheathbills Genus
Sheathbills Species
Snowy Sheathbill 
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