White-cheeked Pintail
A species of Anas Scientific name : Anas bahamensis Genus : Anas
White-cheeked Pintail, A species of Anas
Botanical name: Anas bahamensis
Genus: Anas
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Description General Info
Description
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). It cannot be confused with any other duck in its range. 
Size
46-51 cm (18-20 in)
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
6 years
Feeding Habits
White-cheeked Pintail, an omnivore, dabbles for aquatic vegetation, seeds, and small invertebrates. It displays selective feeding behaviors, showing preference for certain foods, and is adapted for surface foraging in wetlands.
Habitat
White-cheeked Pintail typically resides in saline or brackish environments, favoring habitats like mangrove swamps, coastal lagoons, and estuaries. These birds are less common in freshwater habitats but can be found in marshes, reservoirs, and sewage ponds. They may inhabit elevated regions, such as the Andes, where they are found up to 2500 meters and occasionally at higher altitudes. In agricultural settings, such as rice fields, white-cheeked Pintail is known to make its presence as well, especially in island areas where they are more versatile in their habitat preferences.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
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.
Distribution Area
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. There are three subspecies: A. b. bahamensis—lesser Bahama pintail—in the Caribbean, and a vagrant to southern Florida A. b. rubirostris—greater Bahama pintail—in South America; it may be partly migratory, breeding in Argentina and wintering further north. A. b. galapagensis—Galapagos pintail—in the Galapagos
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
