
Appearance
The namesake bill is bright yellow with a black tip and a black band along the ridge of the culmen.The species is somewhat similar to the larger yellow-billed pintail, but has a darker head, shorter neck and plain grayish sides.
Distribution
It has also established itself in South Georgia, where it was first recorded breeding in 1971, and has been recorded as far east as Tristan da Cunha.Status
Considering its wide range and local abundance, it is not considered threatened by the IUCN.Habitat
It inhabits freshwater wetlands, preferring palustrine habitat to rivers.References:
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