Pintail (Noun)
Meaning
Long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pintail is a migratory bird that travels in large flocks during the winter months.
- A pair of pintails swam together in the shallow waters of the marsh, their feathers glistening in the sunlight.
- The pintail's distinctive elongated tail feathers made it easy to identify among the other ducks on the lake.
- During the breeding season, male pintails engage in elaborate courtship displays to attract females.
- In the wetlands, pintails feed on aquatic plants and small invertebrates, using their long necks to reach deep into the water.