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Northern Pintail |
Scientific nameAnas acuta |
PopulationAbundant |
HabitatWetland |
Size
Smaller than domestic duck. |
Distinguishing characteristics
Females are distinguishable from other dabbling ducks by a long neck, slender grey bill and greyish underwing. Additionally, differs from female Gadwall (Anas strepera) by absence of white in the wings; from female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in lacking the bright wing-speculum. |
Winter distribution
Widespread and common winter visitor thought the country. |
IUCN StatusLeast concern |
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