pintail

American  

[pin-teyl] / ˈpɪnˌteɪl /

noun

PLURAL

pintails,

PLURAL

pintail

1. a long-necked river duck, Anas acuta, of the Old and New Worlds, having long and narrow middle tail tails feathers.

2. sharp-tailed grouse.

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pintail British  

/ ˈpɪnˌteɪl /

noun

1. a greyish-brown duck, Anas acuta, with slender pointed wings and a pointed tail

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Etymology

Origin of pintail

First recorded in 1760–70; pin + tail ¹

Example Sentences

A Northern pintail duck was also killed by the fox, and three other flamingos were hurt and were treated at the zoo’s veterinary hospital.

From Washington Post

A wild fox killed 25 American flamingos and one Northern pintail duck Monday after breaking into an exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the District of Columbia.

From Washington Times

The zoo said a Northern pintail duck was also killed by the fox and three other flamingos were hurt and were being treated at the zoo’s veterinary hospital.

From Washington Post

The hunting seasons for other ducks, including black ducks and pintails, ended earlier in the winter or fall.

From Washington Times

Springtime sightings include pintail courtship displays, snow geese, white-fronted geese, wood ducks and other species.

From Washington Times