South Georgia Pintail
South Georgia Pintail
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The South Georgia Pintail is a subspecies of the Yellow-billed Pintail, distinctively adapted to the cold, isolated environment of South Georgia. It is the smallest and arguably the most southerly-occurring dabbling duck in the world.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of South Georgia and its surrounding islets in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is found in coastal areas, freshwater pools, and stream banks, often near seal and penguin colonies.
How to spot
Look for a small, plain brown duck with a pale belly and a distinctive bright yellow bill with a black tip. Unlike other pintails, its tail is not elongated. They are often seen foraging on invertebrates, particularly around areas rich in marine mammal or bird activity.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Breeding occurs during the austral summer, typically from November to March, coinciding with abundant food resources.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of South Georgia and its surrounding islets in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is found in coastal areas, freshwater pools, and stream banks, often near seal and penguin colonies.
How to spot
Look for a small, plain brown duck with a pale belly and a distinctive bright yellow bill with a black tip. Unlike other pintails, its tail is not elongated. They are often seen foraging on invertebrates, particularly around areas rich in marine mammal or bird activity.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Breeding occurs during the austral summer, typically from November to March, coinciding with abundant food resources.
This pintail subspecies is remarkably tame, often approaching humans, a trait likely developed due to the absence of terrestrial predators in its remote habitat.
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