Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) closeup by Daves BirdingPix
He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of the wall. He spoke also of beasts, and of birds, and of reptiles, and of fish. (1 Kings 4:33 ESV)
CLASS – AVES, Order – CHARADRIIFORMES, Family – Chionidae – Sheathbills
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I.O.C. 3.1 Version
Genus (1), Species (2), Subspecies
Chionis
Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) by Dave’s BirdingPix
Black-faced Sheathbill (Chionis minor) ©WikiC
____ (Chionis minor marionensis)
____ (Chionis minor crozettensis)
____ (Chionis minor minor)
____ (Chionis minor nasicornis)
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I.O.C. 3.1 Version
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