Northern Pintail Northern Pintail Anas acuta, breeding male, California, USA. Northern Pintail breeds across the Holarctic, including Xinjiang. In China winters south of Yangtze River. Common passage migrant and winter visitor Shanghai. Breeding male unmistakable, with chocolate head, white stripe on neck sides, and long tail. (Daniel Pettersson) Go to Birds of China page Be notified every time we post. Send an email with “Subscribe” as the subject to info@shanghaibirding.com Donate to Shanghai Birding! Choose your level (USD)Well-wisher—$10Buddy—$5Friend—$25Supporter—$50Donor—$100Sponsor—$500Champion—$1000