Bird’s ID – White-cheeked Pintail – # 225

White-cheeked Pintail

The White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis), is a species of dabbling duck. It was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 under its current scientific name.

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.

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.

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.

The White-cheeked Pintail is # 225 on my list of “Lifers”.

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20 thoughts on “Bird’s ID – White-cheeked Pintail – # 225”

Birder's Journey on April 29, 2020 at 10:58 am said:

Lovely, HJ! I’ve seen many photos and videos of Pintails, but have never seen one “in person”. I must check out their range.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 29, 2020 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Carol. The closest locations would be in the Caribbean Islands. 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on April 29, 2020 at 11:00 am said:

Wow!! Looks like this White-cheeked Pintail is only found in the Caribbean islands!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 29, 2020 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  These photos are from South America. 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on April 29, 2020 at 11:01 am said:

Ahhhh!! If I read more carefully instead of focusing on your beautiful photos, I would have learned much more!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 29, 2020 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  That’s nice of you, Carol. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on April 29, 2020 at 4:21 pm said:

It is striking with the big white cheek and orage bill.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 29, 2020 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Yes, I like his figure. Thanks, Jane. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on April 29, 2020 at 4:41 pm said:

A handsome bird, HJ.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 29, 2020 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Yes, indeed. Thanks, Tom. 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on April 29, 2020 at 6:37 pm said:

A very attractive little duck HJ, and a lovely lifer for you.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 29, 2020 at 9:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, my friend. 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on April 30, 2020 at 2:52 am said:

Generosi stagni, nell’accogliere pennuti ospiti…
Saluti,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 30, 2020 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  Le tue parole sono gentili. Grazie mille. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on April 30, 2020 at 10:57 am said:

Congratulations on getting another lifer, HJ! Such a handsome bird!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 30, 2020 at 5:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, my dear friend. 🙂
  
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  - Clare Pooley on April 30, 2020 at 5:42 pm said:
    
    Dear friend 🙂 🙂
Rolling Harbour on May 1, 2020 at 11:48 am said:

We call it affectionally a ‘Bahama Duck’…

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- H.J. for avian101 on May 1, 2020 at 3:46 pm said:
  
  That sounds good too! Thanks, RH. 🙂
  
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