AI-generated swimming adult.
Interpretation; not an exact specimen.
Overview
White-cheeked pintails have a conspicuous white lower face and throat beneath a brown crown. A reddish patch marks the base of the grey-blue bill. Their light brown bodies carry dark spots, while a green wing patch appears when the wings open. Males and females have similar plumage.
These dabbling ducks feed by skimming the surface and lowering their heads to reach submerged plants. Algae and aquatic vegetation form much of their diet. They travel in pairs or small flocks and are active during daylight. Breeding females protect their ducklings, leading them to sheltered water after hatching.
Origins & earliest records
Wetlands
Evidence & interpretation
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Family & connections
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- Institutional accountWhite-cheeked pintailResearch access: 2026-10-18
- Institutional accountAnas bahamensisResearch access: 2026-10-18
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AI-generated illustrationAI-generated swimming adult.
Interpretation; not an exact specimen.