The elegant and quite handsome male Northern pintail duck in its full breeding plumage stands out among the other waterfowl. During the breeding season, the male pintail has elongated tail ...

According to Ducks Unlimited, most waterfowl fly at speeds of 40 to 60 mph, so with a 50 mph tail wind, ducks could travel approximately 800 miles during an eight-hour flight.

It's rumored that when throwing important dinner parties, some of our local high rollers like to impress their guests by having live lobsters flown in from Maine or gallons of ...

The Northern Pintail duck, also called “The Greyhound of the Air" because of its long narrow wings that helps it fly swiftly, is much like its “regular” duck cousin the Mallard, ...

When taking flight, they leap straight into the air. One example is the pintail duck, named for its elongated pointed tail. The ducks also show a stylish white breast, ...

Pintail ducks are a welcome sight over the decoys, and a long-tailed drake makes both a trophy bird and a delicious meal. Join the 1871 Club Now: Members-only Hats, 2x F&S Issues & $15 Merch Credit.

The Smithsonian National Zoo said Tuesday that 25 American flamingos and a Northern pintail duck were killed a day earlier by a wild fox that entered the animals’ outdoor habitat.