pintail
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnteɪl/
noun
- a mainly migratory duck with a pointed tail.
- Genus Anas, family Anatidae: three species, in particular the northern pintail (A. acuta) of Eurasia and North America, the male of which has boldly marked plumage and two long tail streamers
- informal any of a number of other birds with long pointed tails, especially (US) a grouse.