Where to see
Where to see the Snowy Sheathbill in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Snowy Sheathbill at stays in or beside Table Mountain National Park.
Chionis albus · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Snowy Sheathbill
Hosts have recorded the Snowy Sheathbill at stays in or beside Table Mountain National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Chionis albus
Records
20
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Snowy Sheathbill on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Snowy Sheathbill in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Snowy Sheathbill at stays in or beside Table Mountain National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Snowy Sheathbill in South Africa?
The Snowy Sheathbill is most recorded in Western Cape (90% of records), Eastern Cape (10% of records), based on 20 iNaturalist observations. 4 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Snowy Sheathbill on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Snowy Sheathbill?
The Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Snowy Sheathbill?
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.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Snowy Sheathbill
Every stay on the Snowy Sheathbill page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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