About the White-cheeked Pintail
The white-cheeked pintail, also known as the Bahama pintail or Bahama duck, is a species of dabbling duck that is patchily distributed throughout South America and the Caribbean. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae under its current scientific name.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas bahamensis |
| Species Codes | whcpin, WCHP, WCPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-cheeked Pintail belong to?
The White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the White-cheeked Pintail?
The white-cheeked pintail, also known as the Bahama pintail or Bahama duck, is a species of dabbling duck that is patchily distributed throughout South America and the Caribbean. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae under its current scientific...
Where can I report a White-cheeked Pintail sighting?
You can log sightings of White-cheeked Pintail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcpin, or on iNaturalist.
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