Definition

Noun: * A species of dabbling duck: "Pin-tailed duck" is a common name for the Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), a migratory waterfowl known for its elegant, slender profile. * Distinctive physical feature: The name specifically refers to the male of the species, which has notably long, pointed central tail feathers that extend like a pin.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a beautiful pin-tailed duck among the mallards at the marsh.
  • The pin-tailed duck is easily identified by its graceful neck and long tail.

Advanced Usage

• "a flock of pin-tailed ducks": used to describe a group of these birds.
  • A large flock of pin-tailed ducks landed on the lake at dawn.

Variants and Related Words

• Northern Pintail (n): The formal ornithological name for the pin-tailed duck.
  • The Northern Pintail is one of the most widespread duck species.
• Pintail (n): A common shortened form of the name.
  • He is an expert at carving wooden pintail decoys.

Synonyms

• Northern Pintail: The standard scientific synonym.
• Pintail: A direct, shorter synonym.

Related Phrases

• Drake pin-tailed duck: Specifically refers to the male bird, which possesses the distinctive tail.
  • The drake pin-tailed duck has a chocolate-brown head and the signature long tail.
• Hen pin-tailed duck: Refers to the female bird, which has a more mottled brown plumage and a shorter tail.
  • The hen pin-tailed duck is well-camouflaged in the reeds.

Noun

1. long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers