1. Large grouse of prairies and open forests of western North America
   "sprigtail gathered at their traditional dancing ground";
   - sharp-tailed grouse, sprig tail, Pedioecetes phasianellus, sharptail [N. Amer], Tympanuchus phasianellus
    
2. [US] Long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers
   "The sprigtail's sleek profile made it easy to identify in flight";
   - pintail, pin-tailed duck, Anas acuta

Derived forms: sprig tails, sprigtails

Type of: duck, grouse

Part of: Anas, genus Anas