The Northern Pintail is a graceful and elegant species of dabbling duck, celebrated for its strikingly long, pointed tail, from which it derives its name. Exhibiting significant sexual dimorphism, the male Northern Pintail boasts a distinct plumage with a sleek combination of brown, grey, and white, alongside its signature tail that tapers to a fine point. The female, in contrast, has a more subdued light brown plumage and has a notably shorter tail, blending seamlessly into her natural surroundings.
Renowned for their extensive migratory patterns, Northern Pintails breed in the northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. With the approach of winter, they embark on remarkable journeys, traveling to warmer climates as far south as Central America, sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia. These ducks are often found in a variety of wetland habitats, from marshes and ponds to estuaries and coastal bays.
This week's featured t-shirt design is our cute Birdorable Northern Pintail, a beautiful large duck with a long pointed tail. The bird breeds across northern areas of North America, Europe and Asia and in winter migrates as far south as Hawaii, Central America, sub-Saharan Africa and South... Read more »
The 198th bird in our Birdorable Bonanza is this cute little Northern Pintail. This dabbling duck has a widespread range in the Northern Hemisphere. It breeds across northern areas of North America, Europe and Asia and in... Read more »
