Black-faced Sheathbill
Black-faced Sheathbill · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 494 g
- Diet
- Omnivorous
- Migration
- Partially migratory
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 139).
Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 100).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Chionis minor marionensis
Prince Edward and Marion Is. (s of South Africa, sw South Indian Ocean)
- Chionis minor crozettensis
Crozet Is. (sw South Indian Ocean)
- Chionis minor minor
Kerguelen Is. (sc South Indian Ocean)
- Chionis minor nasicornis
Heard and McDonald is. (sc South Indian Ocean)
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Chionis minor
Which family does it belong to?
Sheathbills (Chionidae)
Where is it found?
Indian Ocean: islands of subantarctic Western & Central South Indian Ocean
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Rémi Bigonneau · All rights reserved
