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Northern Pintail Duck

Anas acuta

Description:

Dabbling duck
Rich brown head with light grey brown flanks. White neck and chest with line going up the side of the neck. Long back feathers in grey, brown and black pattern. Dark grey bill.

Habitat:

This one and others were spotted in the bay.

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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Thank you, I just love how the Pintails look so elegant.

EmilieWatchesTrees
EmilieWatchesTrees 10 years ago

beautiful. great shot.

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Hayward, California, USA

Spotted on Jan 14, 2014
Submitted on Jan 15, 2014

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