White-cheeked pintail

Anas bahamensis

The white-cheeked pintail, also known as the Bahama pintail or summer duck, is a species of dabbling duck. It was first described by Linnaeus in his "Systema naturae" in 1758 under its current scientific name.
White-cheeked pintail family (Anas bahamensis) Rio Camana, Arequipa, Peru. Mar 25, 2022 Anas bahamensis,Fall,Geotagged,Peru,White-cheeked pintail

Appearance

Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is mainly brown with white cheeks and a red-based grey bill. It cannot be confused with any other duck in its range.
white-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis), Cerceta de Bahamas (Anas bahamensis), Anas bahamensis,Dominican Republic,Geotagged,Summer

Distribution

It is found in the Caribbean, South America, and the Galápagos Islands.
Rabudo de las Bahamas (Anas bahamensis) Rabudo de las Bahamas (Anas bahamensis) Anas bahamensis,Dominican Republic,Geotagged,White-cheeked pintail

Behavior

The white-cheeked pintail feeds on aquatic plants and small creatures obtained by dabbling. The nest is on the ground under vegetation and near water.
White-cheeked pintail Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is mainly brown with white cheeks and a red-based grey bill (young birds lack the pink).
Habitat:
Seen in an area close to the mangroves of Lac Calli. It is found in the Caribbean, South America, and the Galápagos Islands.It occurs on waters with some salinity, such as brackish lakes, estuaries and mangrove swamps. Anas bahamensis,Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Summer,White-cheeked pintail

Habitat

It occurs on waters with some salinity, such as brackish lakes, estuaries and mangrove swamps.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae
GenusAnas
SpeciesA. bahamensis