Northern Pintail Facts
Anas acuta
The pintail or northern pintail (Anas acuta) is a duck species with wide geographic distribution that breeds in the northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and North America. It is migratory and winters south of its breeding range as far as the equator.
- Diet
- The pintail feeds by dabbling and upending in shallow water for plant food mainly in the evening or at night, and therefore spends much of the day resting.
- Lifespan
- Up to 27.4 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Northern Pintail Facts at a Glance
The pintail or northern pintail (Anas acuta) is a duck species with wide geographic distribution that breeds in the northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and North America. It is migratory and winters south of its breeding range as far as the equator.
It belongs to the family Anatidae in the order Anseriformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Northern Pintails Eat?
Northern Pintails have a herbivore diet that includes The pintail feeds by dabbling and upending in shallow water for plant food mainly in the evening or at night, and therefore spends much of the day resting.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Northern Pintail Conservation Status
Northern Pintail is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 27.4 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 944.62 g
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