Yellow-billed Pintail
NameYellow-billed Pintail
Common NameYellow-billed Pintail
Scientific NameAnas georgica
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly mottled brown, with a darker brown crown and nape. The underparts are paler, often with fine barring. The most distinctive feature is the bright yellow bill, which has a black tip and a black stripe running along the culmen.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet duck. Males produce a soft, reedy whistle, while females give a typical duck-like quack, though less harsh than some other dabbling ducks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across South America, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil, and the Falkland Islands. A distinct subspecies also inhabits South Georgia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow bill with black tip, mottled brown body plumage, long neck, dabbling duck behavior
Description
The Yellow-billed Pintail is a medium-sized dabbling duck characterized by its mottled brown plumage and a striking bright yellow bill with a black tip. It is typically found in freshwater wetlands and grasslands across South America, where it feeds on a mixed diet of vegetation and invertebrates.
