The White-cheeked Pintail has a brown crown and nape with white cheeks, and throat, blue-grey beak with red at its base, dark brown upperparts, whitish pointed tail, underparts are lighter brown with black spots on the breast and belly. Eyes are brown and legs are dark grey. The female is very similar but has duller beak and face and a shorter tail.
Typical Adult is 38-50cm (15-19in).
Aquatic plants, seeds, and invertebrates.
Brackish lakes, estuaries, and mangrove swamps in the Caribbean, South America, and the Galapagos Islands.
February to June.
5 to 12 (light tan colour).
River Cottage's collection of Pintails changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock
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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details