Anas acuta
Length:
63cm to 70cm
Wingspan:
80cm to 95cm
Weight:
550g to 2.2kg
The pintail is a medium-sized duck, slightly bigger than a mallard. These ducks have small heads and long necks. Males have brown heads, white necks, grey bodies and dark tails. Females are mostly brown all over.
The easiest way to distinguish pintails from other ducks can be during flight, as pintails fly with curved back pointed wings and tapering tails.
There is a small breeding population in the UK, with large numbers arriving in the winter months.
Their diets consist of plants and invertebrates.
Brighten up your inbox with our exclusive newsletter, enjoyed by thousands of people from around the world.
Your information will be used in accordance with Birdfact's privacy policy. You may opt out at any time.
© 2023 - Birdfact. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission.