About the Yellow-billed Pintail
The yellow-billed pintail is a South American dabbling duck of the genus Anas with three described subspecies.
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The yellow-billed pintail has a brown head and neck. The bill is yellow with a black tip and a black stripe down the middle. The tail is brownish and pointed. The upper wing is grayish-brown, and the secondaries are blackish-green. The rest of the body is buffish brown with varying-sized black spots. The species is sometimes confused with yellow-billed teal (Anas flavirostris) but can be differentiated by the yellow stripes on its bill, its larger size, and its tendency not to form large groups. The nominate subspecies is smaller and darker than Anas g. spinicauda.
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Where the Yellow-billed Pintail lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain.
When to see the Yellow-billed Pintail
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mexican DuckAnas diaziThe bird has a length of 45–55 cm (17.7–21.6 in) and a weight of 849–1,243 g (1.872–2.740 lb)
The Mexican duck is mainly brown, with a blue speculum edged with white, obvious in flight or at rest.
Yellow-billed TealAnas flavirostrisThe namesake bill is bright yellow with a black tip and a black band along the ridge of the culmen.
Red-billed TealAnas erythrorhynchaThe red-billed teal is 43–48 cm (17–19 in) long and has a blackish cap and nape, contrasting pale face, and bright red bill.
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