Northern Pintail

The Northern Pintail is a graceful, medium-sized migratory duck known for its slender neck and long neck tapering into a pointed tail, which gives it its name. Male pintails have elegant chocolate-brown heads, white necks, and gray bodies, while females are mottled brown for camouflage. They favor wetlands, marshes, and lakes for breeding and feeding, primarily eating aquatic plants, seeds, and small invertebrates. During migration, they travel in large flocks, and their striking appearance and widespread presence make them a well-recognized species among waterfowl enthusiasts.