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Southern Pintail

Anas eatoni

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
40,6 cm
Khối Lượng
497,0 g
Họ
Anatidae
Bộ
Anseriformes

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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 40,6 cm 16.0 in
Khối Lượng 497,0 g 17.53 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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.

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2-6

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Họ Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anas
Loài Anas eatoni

Distribution

Southern Pintail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Southern Pintail eat?
Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; eats hard-shelled prey; diet shifts between freshwater and coastal.
Where does the Southern Pintail live?
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.
Is the Southern Pintail endangered?
The Southern Pintail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Southern Pintail sound like?
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.
How big is the Southern Pintail?
The Southern Pintail has a wingspan of 40.6 cm, weight of 497.0 g.
What order and family does the Southern Pintail belong to?
The Southern Pintail (Anas eatoni) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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