1. Easy Steps to Drawing a Drake Mallard
2. Mallard
3. Canvasback
4. American Wigeon
5. Gadwall
6. Northern Shoveler
7. Green-winged Teal
8. Wood Duck
9. Northern Pintail
10. Three Quick Steps to Drawing Ducks
11. Parts of a Duck
12. Parts of a Wing
13. Duck Drawings
14. Six Simple Tips for Quick Bird ID
15. References

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Northern Pintail
 
Male characteristics
-brown head with long, slender, white neck
-slim gray body
-brownish green speculum with white edging
-black rear end with long, pointed tail feathers
-bluish gray and black bill

Female characteristics
-brown head and neck
-gray legs and feet
-brown body with long brown tail
Northern pintails are found in shallow, temporary wetlands. They nest in open, short grass areas.
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