Northern Pintail – Reflections of the Natural World
Learn 100 Common Valley Birds Blog Post Species #93/100
Few things on earth fill us with as much delight as birds, and knowing them by name only adds to our pleasure. In California’s Central Valley, with only a little bit of effort, anyone can learn 100 local bird species. Especially since on a daily basis Valley Residents come in contact with at least a dozen species that most recognize, but may not know the name of. The intent of this blog is for followers to learn about and be able to identify 100 common valley birds.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Northern Pintail – Anas acuta
Name Roots: (L. anas, “a duck” – acutus, “sharp”)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Northern Pintails are elegant, long-necked ducks with a slender profile. The tail is long and pointed, but it is much longer and more prominent on breeding males than on females and nonbreeding males. In flight, the wings are long and narrow.
DISTRIBUTION STATUS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY
The Northern Pintail is a Fairly Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be found in Freshwater Wetlands and Open Water.
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