- Rosybill Pochard - Popular Uruguay Duck
The Rosybill is one of the most popular Uruguay ducks. A unique South American duck found in both Argentina and Uruguay . The Rosybill is a duck that migrates into Uruguay about mid June. The Rosybill is a Uruguay duck that is slightly larger than a Mallard duck, that North Americans are familiar with. This Uruguay duck possesses exceptional speed, body control, and decoying ability. The Rosybill Pochard is jet black and slate grey in color and creates an excellent picture subject. Los Gauchos Outfitters is proud to showcase this Uruguay duck in several of our professional photographs. The Rosybill is easily recognized by its bright, red rosy bill and white striped wing.
*Most notable is the Rosybill's decoying style. The large flocks of Rosybills frequently fly at high altitudes with great speed and will appear to have no desire to decoy. These Uruguay ducks will cup their wings in a simultaneous motion, descend vertically from the sky, and congregage just above the water (marsh, pothole or lagoon) until finally landing that can only be described as elegantly. The Rosybill Pochard in both Uruguay and Argentina seems to take pride in their ability to descend from high altitudes with control and speed, making it one of the most highly sought after duck species in Uruguay.
- Chiloe Wigeon
The Chileo Wigeon is a Uruguay duck that also migrates mid June and is abundant in the late season of Uruguay duck hunting. This Uruguay duck is similar to the North American Widgeon species. The Chileo Wigeon actually migrates and moves from The Falkland Islands, to Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay. This waterfowl species is characterized by its metallic, bright green and white head, uncommon feather pattern, and steady weeping whistle. The Wigeon travels with small groups of Uruguay ducks (2-6) and frequently flock with other Uruguay waterfowl species.
- Yellow Billed Pintail
The Yellow Billed Pintail is another Uruguay duck that appears in full force about mid June. This Uruguay pintail is similar to the North American Pintail. The Uruguay Yellow Bill is somewhat larger than the North American Pintail species, but this Uruguay duck has similar characteristics in appearance and behavior. This duck species can be recognized by its bright yellow bill, brown body coloration, and long sprig tail. The Uruguay Pintails travel in small groups and decoy from high altitudes. Like the North American Pintail, the Yellow Billed Pintail in Uruguay is partial to larger bodies of water, open fields, and secluded lakes and ponds. This Uruguay duck is a popular duck and a good addition to the duck hunting in Uruguay.
- White-Cheeked Pintail
The White-Cheeked Pintail is a Uruguay duck that appears mid June each Uruguay duck hunting season. Compared to the other Uruguay ducks, it is smaller in size than the Yellow Billed Pintail. The White-Cheek is characterized by its bold, white cheeks and bright red bill. This species of the Pintail travels in small flocks and will fly with other Uruguay waterfowl species. The White-cheek Pintail is quick, and frequently flies with the teal species of Uruguay.
- Silver Teal
The Silver Teal or commonly called the cappuccino teal is among the early migrating species of waterfowl in Uruguay and Argentina. This smaller sized duck is similar to the green-wing teal found in North America. The Silver teal of Uruguay has a deep dark brown color for its cheeks, speckled feather pattern, and a bright blue and yellow bill. The Silver Teal is unique in its flying patterns and can be found in pairs as well as large groups depending on the time of year. This Uruguay teal species is recognized by its soft peeps, speed, and willingness to decoy. As one of the early season migratory duck species throughout Uruguay, the Silver teal is abundant the first week of Uruguay duck hunting season and the Uruguay lagoons and potholes will be full of these healthy populations of Uruguay ducks.
- Speckled Teal
The Speckled teal is part of the Uruguay teal that are abundant from the beginning of the duck hunting season. This Uruguay teal species is small in size and can be compared to the green-wing teal of North America. The Speckled Teal is characterized by its speckled feather patterns, bright yellow beak, and swift, acrobatic flying style. The Uruguay Speckled teal typically fly in large flocks. Their natural tendencies to fly in unpredictable patterns at low altitudes, give the duck hunter a real challenge. It is recognized by their loud and repetitive chirps and their fearless decoying style. The Speckled Teal in Uruguay are responsive to the guides calls and come into the decoys for a great species of Uruguay ducks during your Uruguay duck hunt.
- Ringed Teal
The Ringed teal is one of the early migrating species of waterfowl in Uruguay and Argentina. This duck species is smaller in size compared to the green-wing teal of North America, and is colored with a unique colorful feather pattern. The one white ring on each wing, gives this Uruguay duck the name “Ringed Teal.” The color of the Ringed Teal beak is blue and their speed and high volumes are a big part of the Uruguay duck hunt. During the migrating months, this duck species can be found in: Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay.
- Cinnamon Teal
The Cinnamon Teal is a Uruguay duck species found throughout the duck hunting season in Uruguay. The Cinnamon teal is similar in size to the blue-wing teal of North America, and is recognized by its brownish-red color, black bill, and bright red eyes. This bird is one of the few teal species that can be found in both North and South America. The Cinnamon teal is a waterfowler's prize no matter what country, state or province one may be duck hunting.
- Brazilian Teal
The Brazilian teal is a constant figure early in the Uruguay duck hunting season. The Brazilian teal is one of the largest teal found in South America and is similar in size to a wood duck or Blue-winged Teal of North America. The Brazilian teal's color includes a blood red beak and bright green wings. The Brazilian Teal fly at low altitudes in large groups. They are recognized by a loud weeping whistle while in flight, and will typically heard before seen. As one of the strongest populations of teal species seen among the Uruguay ducks, the Brazilian teal dominate the lagoons and potholes during Uruguay's duck hunting season.
- Red Shoveler
The Red Shoveler is a common duck in Uruugay and is found throughout the Uruguay duck hunting season. This Uruguay duck is somewhat similar to the Northern Shoveler of North America due to its beak color and wing patterns. The Red Shoveler is a deep red color with blue and green wing patterns and a bold black bill. The Red Shoveler flies and flocks with a moderate speed. The Red Shoveler is a Uruguay duck that decoys well.
- White-Faced Tree Duck
The White Face Whistling Duck is among one of the few waterfowl species that does not participate in the yearly migration. The White-Face Tree duck is found in specific regions of Uruguay, and will seldom venture far from their breeding grounds. The highly desired White-Faced Tree Duck populates and breeds in the eastern and some of the western provinces of Uruguay. The White Face Whistling Duck is has a bright white face, black bill and neck, mahogany chest, and long grey legs. This species of duck has a unique flying pattern and because of its long legs and odd body style duck hunters will not recognize the White-Faced Tree duck. This Uruguay Duck flocks and flies at high altitudes and has a loud, constant squeal.
