White-cheeked Pintail x Yellow-billed Pintail Hybrid
White-cheeked Pintail x Yellow-billed Pintail Hybrid
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This rare hybrid is formed by the interbreeding of the White-cheeked Pintail and the Yellow-billed Pintail. Individuals are a unique blend of their parent species, displaying a fascinating mix of their distinctive plumage and structural characteristics.
Where to spot
Most likely to be found in northern South America and the Caribbean, particularly in coastal and inland wetlands where the ranges of White-cheeked Pintails and Yellow-billed Pintails intersect.
How to spot
Look for a duck combining the distinctive white cheek patch of the White-cheeked Pintail with the prominent yellow bill of the Yellow-billed Pintail. Plumage patterns on the body might also show a mix of their mottled brown and rufous tones.
When to spot
Best observed during periods when both parent species are present, typically throughout the year in their shared resident ranges, or during local dispersal.
Where to spot
Most likely to be found in northern South America and the Caribbean, particularly in coastal and inland wetlands where the ranges of White-cheeked Pintails and Yellow-billed Pintails intersect.
How to spot
Look for a duck combining the distinctive white cheek patch of the White-cheeked Pintail with the prominent yellow bill of the Yellow-billed Pintail. Plumage patterns on the body might also show a mix of their mottled brown and rufous tones.
When to spot
Best observed during periods when both parent species are present, typically throughout the year in their shared resident ranges, or during local dispersal.
Both parent species have a strong affinity for brackish and saline waters, which might increase the likelihood of interbreeding where their ranges overlap, especially during non-breeding seasons.
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