White-cheeked Pintail (Galapagos) Photo by Ann Doty

Anas bahamensis galapagensis

Adult

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Galápagos
Date: Jun 27, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Santa Cruz Rancho Primicias
Galapagos Ecuador
with VENT tour guide Michael O'Brien

Very distinctive duck with its white cheeks, throat, and tail contrasting with its brown body. The bill is dark with red sides at the base. In flight shows pale brown and green patches on the wings.