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Birdsong field guide

Yellow-billed Pintail

Anas georgica

A medium-sized South American dabbling duck distinguished by its bright yellow bill with a black median stripe and its long, pointed tail.

What it sounds like

Males produce a soft, high-pitched whistle, while females give a harsh, descending series of quacks.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ignacio Escobar · ChileCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The South Georgia subspecies is unique among ducks for its scavenging behavior, occasionally feeding on seal carcasses and penguin remains.
It is highly nomadic, often traveling long distances to exploit temporary wetlands created by seasonal rainfall.
Unlike most Northern Hemisphere pintails, this species lacks a distinct eclipse plumage and remains relatively monochromatic year-round.
The species is divided into three subspecies: the North Andean, the Chilean, and the South Georgia pintail.
While primarily herbivorous, they are opportunistic feeders and will consume aquatic invertebrates and small crustaceans.

Habitat

Freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, and coastal lagoons, ranging from sea level to high-altitude Andean wetlands up to 4,500 meters.

Range

Widespread throughout South America, from Colombia and southern Brazil to Tierra del Fuego, including the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African Black DuckAnas sparsa American Black DuckAnas rubripes Andaman TealAnas albogularis Andean TealAnas andium Auckland Islands TealAnas aucklandica Bernier's TealAnas bernieri Brown TealAnas chlorotis Campbell Islands TealAnas nesiotis

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