From Opus

Anas eatoni

[edit] Identification

40-45cm.

• Rufous plumage
• Male - long central tail feathers; green speculum with white border
• Female - brown speculum with white border

[edit] Distribution

Kerguelen and Crozet island groups in the southern Indian Ocean.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 2 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Pools, freshwater lakes, marshes, peatbogs and streams; in winter, coastal lagoons.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes vegetation, crustaceans and insects.

5 eggs are laid.

[edit] References

BirdLife International

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