Acuta Collection

Male and female Northern pintail ducks. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 01-01-2000

Pintail duck Date: 05-02-2005

DDE-90039339
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) males and female in flight, South Padre Island, Cameron Co. Texas, USA Date: 29/11/2010

DDE-90037415
Two Northern Pintail drakes (Anas acuta). Date: 27/07/2006

DDE-90028002
Canada, British Columbia, Westham Island, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Northern Pintail drake (Anas acuta) Date: 20/05/2008

DDE-90028001
Canada, British Columbia, Westham Island, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Northern Pintail drake (Anas acuta) Date: 20/05/2008

DDE-90028000
Canada, British Columbia, Westham Island, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Northern Pintail drake (Anas acuta) Date: 20/05/2008

Reed grass and acute sedge, Carex acuta. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Sedge, Carex acuta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016771 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

Diseases of the Skin: Psoriasis (colour litho)
6015810 Diseases of the Skin: Psoriasis (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psoriasis)

Pintail, Anas acuta, female.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Pintail, Anas acuta (female).. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Pintail, Anas acuta.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

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PINTAIL DUCK - male, portrait (Anas acuta) Date:

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Pintail - Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge - New Mexico - USA (Anas acuta) Date:

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Pintail - Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge - New Mexico - USA (Anas acuta) Date:

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Pintail - Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge - New Mexico - USA (Anas acuta) Date:

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Pintail - in flight (Anas acuta) Date:

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Northern Pintail - female (Anas acuta) Date:

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Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Date:

Picture No. 10883962
Pintail Drake (Anas acuta) Date:

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Pintail Duck - diving male (Anas acuta) Date:

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PINTAIL DUCK - STANDING ON SNOW (Anas acuta) Date:

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Pintail Duck (Anas acuta) Date:

Morris / Duck / Pintail
PINTAIL (Dafila acuta)

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"Graceful and Vibrant: Male and Female Northern Pintail Ducks at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico" On a serene day in the year 2000, amidst the tranquil waters of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, a captivating sight unfolded. A pair of Northern pintail ducks gracefully glided across the shimmering surface, their vibrant plumage catching the sunlight. The male pintail duck showcased his striking appearance with an elegant combination of chocolate-brown head and neck, contrasting beautifully against his white breast and belly. His elongated tail feathers stood tall like delicate brushes on an artist's palette. Beside him swam a female pintail duck, equally enchanting but adorned in more subtle tones. Her mottled brown feathers blended harmoniously with her surroundings as she navigated through reed grass and acute sedge - Carex acuta - providing shelter for these exquisite creatures. These magnificent birds were not only admired for their beauty but also studied closely by experts who assigned them identification numbers such as DDE-90039339, DDE-90037415, DDE-90028002, DDE-90028001, and DDE-90028000. These codes allowed scientists to track their movements and gain valuable insights into their behavior patterns. As we observe this picturesque scene unfold before our eyes like a colorful painting brought to life; it is impossible not to be reminded of nature's wonders. From palmipedes swimming effortlessly across pristine waters to lush reeds swaying gently in the breeze – every element plays its part in creating this breathtaking ecosystem. In this vast tapestry of life at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge lies an intricate balance between flora and fauna. Just as Reed grass provides refuge for these beautiful ducks so does Carex acuta or acute sedge offer protection for various species that call this place home. Let us cherish moments like these, where the delicate beauty of nature unfolds before us.