Comparisons Drakes continued

Northern Pintail NOPI (Anas acuta)

 

Dark under tail feathers but white around vent

White of tail feathers is not laterally connected

Black above white

White variegated feathers above black

 

 

Here on drake we also see

Grey Patterning on Flanks ( More Course than Mallard)

Elongated feathers on back with dark patterning to centers

Distinct crisply defined black area laterally along upper flanks

and elongated white feathering above black area rump

 

 

Martindale Flats area

Central Saanich BC

 

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