Chilean Pintail
Chilean Pintail
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The Chilean Pintail is the widespread continental subspecies of the Yellow-billed Pintail, inhabiting diverse wetland environments across much of South America. It is distinguished from its island relatives by subtle plumage variations and its broader distribution.
Where to spot
Found extensively across temperate and tropical South America, including the Andean regions and lower elevations. It inhabits a wide range of freshwater wetlands, from high-altitude lakes to lowland marshes and lagoons.
How to spot
Identify by its classic Yellow-billed Pintail features: a bright yellow bill with a black tip, and a mottled brown body. This subspecies typically has a longer, more pointed tail compared to the South Georgia Pintail. Look for it dabbling in shallow water or resting on shorelines.
When to spot
Observable year-round throughout its vast range. Breeding patterns vary geographically, but generally align with local spring and summer seasons.
Where to spot
Found extensively across temperate and tropical South America, including the Andean regions and lower elevations. It inhabits a wide range of freshwater wetlands, from high-altitude lakes to lowland marshes and lagoons.
How to spot
Identify by its classic Yellow-billed Pintail features: a bright yellow bill with a black tip, and a mottled brown body. This subspecies typically has a longer, more pointed tail compared to the South Georgia Pintail. Look for it dabbling in shallow water or resting on shorelines.
When to spot
Observable year-round throughout its vast range. Breeding patterns vary geographically, but generally align with local spring and summer seasons.
The extinct Niceforo's Pintail (*A. g. niceforoi*) was another subspecies, once found in Colombia, highlighting the potential vulnerability of isolated populations within the Yellow-billed Pintail complex.
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