Pintail or Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)

Pintail or Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)

* Family: Anatidae,

* Genus: Anas,

* Species: A. acuta,

* Order: Anseriformes,

* Class: Aves,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: no data,

* Size: 5976 centimetres (2330 in) in length,

* Weight: 4541135 grammes (12.5 lb).

** The Pintail or Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) is a widely occurring duck which breeds in the northern areas of Europe, Asia and North America. It is strongly migratory and winters south of its breeding range to the equator.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Pintail

or http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pintail/lifehistory

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