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Snowy Sheathbill
AndyS56

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)

It is usually found on the ground. It is the only land bird native to the Antarctic continent.
Typically unafraid; walks around boldly to scavenge and even eat faeces. Plumage entirely white (somehow remarkably clean given its habits) with a naked pale pinkish face and a pale green and orange bill. Flies strongly with stiff wingbeats; does not alight on water, but will hitch rides on ships (as is the case here).
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Habitat
Antarctica
Location
Antarctica
Date taken
21 November 2024
Scientific name
Chionis albus
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Reactions: Sue and Simon Wakely, Gregg Martin, Roynato and 3 others
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My grandson and I found this bird on a program we viewed, a lone bird in a Penguin colony. I really worked to locate it afterwards. My Patagonian bird guide shows this fine enough, but yours is an exceptional photograph!
 
Stanley Jones
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WOW, a striking species and a magnificent close-up with fabulous write up. Brilliant Andy! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
Added by
AndyS56
Date added
View count
296
Comment count
9

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/500 second(s)
ISO
200
Filename
_L3A7719.jpg
File size
292.6 KB
Date taken
Thu, 21 November 2024 10:55 AM
Dimensions
1600px x 1200px

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