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Photographs on this web-site were taken by Paul Smith, Hemme Batjes, Regis Nossent,
Alberto Esquivel, Arne Lesterhuis, Rebecca Zarza, José Luis Cartes and Hugo del Castillo and are used with their permission.
WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL Anas bahamensis
Despite its scientific name (and avicultural name Bahama Pintail)  this species is not restricted to the Bahamas, but has a wide distribution through South America It is a handsome duck and one of the commonest species in the Chaco where it is present all year round. They feed by upending, their pointed tail pointing skyward.
FIGURE 1 - Adult, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Sylvia Centrón February 2008).
FIGURE 2 - Pair, Cruce Pioneros, Departamento Presidente Hayes (José Luis Cartes October 2004), with pair of Ringed Teal to the right.
FIGURE 3 - Injured adult flapping wings, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 4 - Same individual (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 5 - Same individual showing upperwing pattern (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 6 - Adult with ducklings, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Sylvia Centrón February 2008).
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