The snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus), also known as the greater sheathbill, pale-faced sheathbill, and paddy, is one of two species of sheathbill. It is usually found on the ground. It is the only land bird native to the Antarctic continent.[3]
^BirdLife International (2017). "Chionis albus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22693556A118854999. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22693556A118854999.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^The Internet Bird Collection. "Pale-faced Sheathbill (Chionis alba)".
^Briggs, Mike; Briggs, Peggy (2004). The Encyclopedia of World Wildlife. Parragon Publishing. ISBN 1-4054-3679-4.
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