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 … Webnoun pin· tail ˈpin-ˌtāl plural pintail or pintails : a bird having elongated central tail feathers

Pintail The Wildlife Trusts

WebAcross the range of pintails, nests are usually placed where vegetation is low or sparse, as in stubble fields, prairies, hayfields, planted croplands and open grasslands. The nest is built in a natural depression or one dug by … WebThe pintail is a dabbling duck, which means it feeds mainly on the surface in shallow waters, tipping itself headfirst to reach the leaves and seeds of aquatic plants. It feeds … pururaj dutta

Pintail Habitat & Facts Britannica

WebPintails once were one of the most abundant ducks in North America but have suffered a disturbing decline since the 1950s. In 2009, the breeding population was estimated at 3.2 million birds, substantially below the … WebThe pintail is a dabbling duck, which means it feeds mainly on the surface in shallow waters, tipping itself headfirst to reach the leaves and seeds of aquatic plants. It feeds mostly in the evenings and at night. It also eats seeds, leaves, and roots of terrestrial plants, as well as grain from farm fields. WebPintail may refer to: Animals [ edit] Dabbling ducks [ edit] Northern pintail ( Anas acuta ), sometimes called the pintail, the most common pintail species White-cheeked pintail ( … purupelletti hankkija