Bird

Northern Pintail Facts Anas acuta

BirdHerbivore

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)

Classification

Family: Anatidae. Order: Anseriformes.

What Do Northern Pintails Eat?

Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: 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.

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.