White-cheeked Pintail

Anas bahamensis

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

WCHP

Code 6

ANABAH

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Orange to reddish orange.
Head Pattern: Spotted
Crown Color: Brown with spotting.
Forehead Color: Dark brown with spotting.
Nape Color: Brown with spotting.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 46-51 cm (18-20 in)
Weight: 544 g (19.2 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Spotted buff and brown.
Upperparts: Brown and buff
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Spotted or speckled
Breast Pattern: Spotted or speckled

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight on rapidly beating wings.
Wingspan Range: 66-79 cm (26-31 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Buff
Under Tail: Buff
Leg Color: Blue-gray

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