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1. Northern Pintail Identification - All About Birds
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pintail/id
Description: WebNorthern Pintails are elegant, long-necked ducks with a slender profile. The tail is long and pointed, but it is much longer and more prominent on breeding males than on females and nonbreeding males. In flight, the wings are long and narrow.
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2. Northern pintail - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_pintail
Description: WebThe pintail or northern pintail (Anas acuta) is a duck species with wide geographic distribution that breeds in the northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and North America. It is migratory and winters south of its breeding range to the equator .
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3. Northern Pintail | Audubon Field Guide
Link: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-pintail
Description: WebAt a Glance. Widespread across North America, Europe, and Asia, the Northern Pintail is probably one of the most numerous duck species in the world (although outnumbered by the omnipresent Mallard). Slim and long-necked, it has an elegant appearance both on the water and in flight.
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4. Northern Pintail - All About Birds
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pintail/overview
Description: WebNational Wildlife Refuges are a great place to look for Northern Pintails. In shallow areas and nearby agricultural fields look for groups of ducks that stand higher than the rest. Their long necks and slender profile readily separate them from other ducks, as does the male's brilliant white chest and stripe up the neck.
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5. Northern Pintail - American Bird Conservancy
Link: https://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-pintail/
Description: WebThe handsome Northern Pintail is one of North America's most widespread ducks, especially in the West, though it is not nearly as abundant as the more familiar Mallard. This species is distinctive both on the water and in flight. Both female and male are more streamlined than the Mallard, with long, slender necks, smallish heads, and slim bodies.
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6. Northern Pintail Life History - All About Birds
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pintail/lifehistory
Description: WebBlue-winged Teal. Mallard. Green-winged Teal. Gadwall. Looking for ID Help? Our free app offers quick ID help with global coverage. Try Merlin Bird ID. Species in This Family. Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae) Black-bellied Whistling-Duck. Fulvous Whistling-Duck. Emperor Goose. Snow Goose. Ross's Goose.
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7. Northern Pintail | National Wildlife Federation
Link: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/Northern-Pintail
Description: WebDescription. The pintail, also called the northern pintail, is a fast and graceful flyer that can be recognized by its long, thin neck and slim body. During the breeding season, the male ducks have a brown head, a black bill, and a white chest and neck. The white coloration extends as a thin line to the back of the neck.
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8. Pintail | The Wildlife Trusts
Link: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/birds/waterfowl/pintail
Description: WebPintail. Scientific name: Anas acuta. When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food. Species information. Category. Waterfowl. Statistics. Length: 55-65cm. Wingspan: 88cm. Weight: 700-900g.
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9. Pintail | Habitat & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/pintail
Description: WebCategory: Animals & Nature. Related Topics: Anas. common pintail. See all related content →. Anas acuta) The northern pintail (Anas acuta) can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. (more) pintail, any of four species of sleek, long-tailed, long-necked dabbling ducks of the genus Anas (family Anatidae).
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10. Pintail | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
Link: https://bto.org/understanding-birds/birdfacts/pintail
Description: WebThe Pintail is an elegant duck, long-necked, long-billed and long-tailed – the last feature giving the bird its name. Both male and female Pintail share the long, slender dark grey bill, but the male's chocolate head and neck with creamy throat stand out.