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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, though nomadic in search of water. They feed by upending, their pointed tail pointing skyward.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE292PH) Adult, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Silvia Centrón February 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE4172PH) Pair, Laguna Capitán, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith April 2015).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE293PH) Pair, Cruce Pioneros, Departamento Presidente Hayes (José Luis Cartes October 2004), with pair of Ringed Teal to the right.
FIGURE 4 - (FPAVE294PH) Flock, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Departamento Presidente Hayes(Clyde Morris October 2008).
FIGURE 5 - (FPAVE295PH) Injured adult flapping wings, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 6 - (FPAVE296PH) Same individual (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 7 - (FPAVE297PH) Same individual showing upperwing pattern (Alberto Esquivel undated).
FIGURE 8 - (FPAVE298PH) Adult with ducklings, Campo María Private Nature Reserve, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Silvia Centrón February 2008).
VIDEO - (FPAVE4173VI) Same pair as (FPAVE4172PH) (Paul Smith April 2015).
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