North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Northern Pintail
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: NOPI (1)
Canard pilet
Anas acuta
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Ducks
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25" 63.5cm | 34" 86.4cm | 1.8lb. 816.5g | Anatidae | Anas acuta |
North American Birds Videos
- Click here - Raft of Pintails
- Click here - Female
- Click here - Male and female
- Click here - Male
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Northern Pintail inhabits more areas of North America than any other duck. The female is sometimes known to build her nest a mile or more away from water and lead her young to water when they hatch. These beautiful ducks can be seen at times throughout the Caribbean Islands during the winter months.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.