Northern Pintail: here’s the scoop
threats
Their overall population trend is decreasing, although some populations may be stable. This species has undergone a large and statistically significant decrease over the last 40 years in North America (-77.3% decline over 40 years).
Species
Northern Pintail
Scientific name
Anas acuta
Habitat
Open lowland grassland, prairie or tundra habitats containing freshwater, brackish and saline wetlands with shallow water
Diet
Seeds, algae, rice, tubers, aquatic plants, grasses, and aquatic invertebrates
life expectancy
18 – 22 years
Did you know?
Long-distance migrants. Northern pintails are one of the first ducks to migrate south to wintering grounds in the southern half of the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Range
North America, Europe, and Asia
Conservation status
Least Concern
Widespread and abundant
