anas acuta
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of dabbling duck: "Anas acuta" is the scientific name for the northern pintail, a migratory duck with a distinctive long, pointed tail.
- Characteristic physical features: This duck is noted for its slender neck, elongated central tail feathers, and graceful appearance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted an Anas acuta among the flock of mallards. (We identified a northern pintail among the group of mallards.)
- The Anas acuta is known for its extensive migratory patterns. (The northern pintail is known for its long-distance migrations.)
Advanced Usage
- In ornithological context: Used precisely in scientific and birdwatching contexts to specify the species.
- The study focused on the breeding grounds of Anas acuta. (The research concentrated on the nesting areas of the northern pintail.)
Variants and Related Words
- Northern pintail (n): The common English name for .
- The northern pintail is a beautiful and widespread duck.
- Pintail (n): A shortened, informal name for the species.
- A large group of pintails landed on the lake.
Synonyms
- Northern pintail: The standard common name.
- Pintail duck: A descriptive synonym.
Related Terms
- Dabbling duck (n): A category of ducks that feed primarily on the surface of the water or by tipping forward, to which the belongs.
- Like other dabbling ducks, the Anas acuta rarely dives completely underwater.
Noun
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long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
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