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Sheathbill
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What's The Definition Of Sheathbill?Synonyms | Synonyms for Sheathbill: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sheathbill: See Also | Sheathbill In Webster's Dictionary \Sheath"bill`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Either one of two species of birds composing the genus
{Chionis}, and family {Chionid[ae]}, native of the islands of
the Antarctic seas.
Note: They are related to the gulls and the plovers, but more
nearly to the latter. The base of the bill is covered
with a saddle-shaped horny sheath, and the toes are
only slightly webbed. The plumage of both species is
white.
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