Eaton's Pintail
Anas eatoni
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
Eaton's pintail is a dabbling duck of the genus Anas. It is also known as the southern pintail. The species is restricted to the island groups of Kerguelen and Crozet in the southern Indian Ocean. It resembles a small female northern pintail. It was named after the English explorer and naturalist Alfred Edwin Eaton. It is threatened by introduced species, particularly feral cats, which prey on it, particularly during the post-breeding molt, when it is unable to fly.
Fun Fact
The Eaton's pintail is found exclusively on Kerguelen and Crozet Islands, though it has appeared as a vagrant on the nearby Prince Edward Islands.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eaton's pintail's diet mostly consists of small crustaceans and other invertebrates, but will also forage on seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance