Eaton's Pintail
NameEaton's Pintail
Common NameEaton's Pintail
Scientific NameAnas eatoni
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsOverall mottled brown plumage with darker brown markings on a lighter brown background. The head and neck are a uniform brown, and the bill is dark with a distinct bluish-grey band. Both sexes are similar in appearance.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet species. Males may produce a soft, high-pitched whistle, while females have a low, soft quack.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Kerguelen and Crozet Islands in the southern Indian Ocean.
Identifying Featuressmall size, mottled brown plumage (both sexes), bluish-grey band on bill, relatively short tail compared to other pintails, restricted sub-Antarctic range
Description
Eaton's Pintail is a small, drab brown duck endemic to sub-Antarctic islands. Both sexes have similar mottled brown plumage, differing from many other duck species where males are more brightly colored. They are typically found foraging in freshwater ponds and coastal lagoons.
