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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Photography of Birds – Set # 31
Set # 31 (Local Birds)
The weather temperature is in the 40’s F. every morning, but slowly creeps up to the 50’s even 60’s. but the sun makes the day bright in the cool side. My birds are all strong and seem to be well. They get more freedom than us, humans,
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Photography of Birds – Set # 30
Set # 30
Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt
Everytime I see this bird it makes me smile, in my mind is like seeing a toy animated. It looks, unreal. I like them very much.
White-tufted Grebe
White-tufted Grebe
This lovely White-tufted Grebe, is very active, a great swimmer and diver. They are always present in most marshes.
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Photography of Birds – Set # 29
Set # 29
Boat-tailed Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
This handsome bird, showing his famous tail, observed my moves, traying to get a good shot with my camera. He allowed me to get closer, but, only for a few second and took off flying. Got my shot, though.
Little Blue Heron
Little Blue Heron
This Little Blue Heron was wading around the salt marsh looking for a meal. His favorite meals are little fish (baby carps). He can spend long time fishing before he’s satisfied.
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