Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 Distinctive chocolate brown head and snow white neck along with long, black central tail feathers distinguish the male Northern Pintail. | |
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 Pintails are dabbling ducks, feeding on submerged aquatic invertebrates, seeds, and plants in shallow water. | |
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 Like many female duck species, female pintails are mottled brown and cream, serving as camouflage while sitting on nests. | |
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 | |
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 | |
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 | Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Bodie Island lighthouse pond, Dare Co., NC 23 Feb 2014 |
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