Snowy sheathbill

(Chionis albus)

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".

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Aves

Order:Charadriiformes

Family:Chionidae

Genus:Chionis

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