Mallard x White-cheeked Pintail Hybrid
Mallard x White-cheeked Pintail Hybrid
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This less common hybrid results from interbreeding between the widely distributed Mallard and the distinctive White-cheeked Pintail. Individuals typically display a blend of their unique features, which can vary greatly.
Where to spot
Primarily in areas where Mallards have been introduced or naturalized within the White-cheeked Pintail's range, such as parks, urban ponds, or zoos, especially in the Caribbean or parts of South America.
How to spot
Look for a bird with a predominantly brown body and a white cheek patch (from Pintail), but with some Mallard influence such as hints of green iridescence on the head (in males), a trace of a white neck ring, or a bill coloration different from pure pintails.
When to spot
Year-round in areas where populations overlap, particularly in artificial or managed wetlands.
Where to spot
Primarily in areas where Mallards have been introduced or naturalized within the White-cheeked Pintail's range, such as parks, urban ponds, or zoos, especially in the Caribbean or parts of South America.
How to spot
Look for a bird with a predominantly brown body and a white cheek patch (from Pintail), but with some Mallard influence such as hints of green iridescence on the head (in males), a trace of a white neck ring, or a bill coloration different from pure pintails.
When to spot
Year-round in areas where populations overlap, particularly in artificial or managed wetlands.
Such hybrids highlight the genetic compatibility across different duck species, even those with quite distinct plumages and geographic ranges, often due to escaped domestic or introduced birds.
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