Southern Pintail
Anas eatoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-eatoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Pintail (Anas eatoni) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.6 cm and a weight of 497 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
A small island duck found on the remote Kerguelen and Crozet archipelagos in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean. Closely related to Northern Pintail. Non-migratory island endemic; small population threatened by introduced predators and overgrazing by rabbits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.6 cm | 16.0 in |
| Weight | 497.0 g | 17.53 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown, mottled plumage; head brown with pale cheeks. Pointed tail; males slightly longer-tailed. Grayish bill. Speculum bronze-green. Sexes similar with modest dimorphism. Subantarctic island endemic; two subspecies.
Habitat & Range
Restricted to the sub-Antarctic Kerguelen and Crozet archipelagos. Inhabits freshwater streams, ponds, and coastal wetlands. Largely terrestrial for a duck; forages on land among tussock grasses.
Geographic Range
Breeds in Iceland and high-Arctic Norway; winters on the coasts of northwestern Europe and the British Isles.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; eats hard-shelled prey; diet shifts between freshwater and coastal.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-6
Sound
Song
Female produces a quiet, nasal quacking; male gives a soft whistle. Subdued vocalizations suit this sub-Antarctic island duck; calls are seldom heard and rarely documented.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas eatoni |
Distribution
Southern Pintail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family