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White-cheeked Pintail Anas bahamensis

Status.

Category E

Native Range

Central and South America. The West Indies, Galapagos and various regions of South America with the largest range encompassing eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina and southern Brazil.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 717 records as at end 2024. Map Here.

One at Abbotsbury in July 2019 was notified to me personally - thanks Kim.

In Notts, 1 at Collingham Dec 2021

Can survive some frost and easy to keep. Does not hybridise readily but crosses have been reported with Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Wood Duck and Brazilian Teal.

Where to see White-cheeked Pintail in captivity

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Sources

NBW bulletin Feb 2022