Everglades Wildlife Profile: Northern Pintail

everglades wildlifeThe Everglades is known for its birdwatching. The region attracts all kinds of birds each year. In fact, more than 360 species of birds exist in the Park. For this article, we wanted to share some facts about the Northern Pintail, which is a type of duck.

  • Northern pintails have long necks.
  • These ducks are smaller than mallards.
  • They have a long and pointed tail. The tail is even longer on breeding males than females and non-breeding males.
  • They have long and narrow wings.
  • Breeding males have a white breast and a white line down their brown head and neck.
  • While flying, you can see green feathers on the winner wings of the male pintails, while females have a bronze-colored inner feathers.
  • These ducks eat seeds and insects from the surface of the water. They will also eat grain.
  • They can be found around the edges of wetlands, ponds, lakes, tidal marshes, bays, croplands, grasslands, wet meadows, and shortgrass prairies.
  • They socialize with other ducks throughout the year and are usually in big groups.
  • The Northern Pintail is known to be one of the most numerous duck species in the world.
  • It is known for its elegant appearance.
  • These ducks molt in the late summer.
  • These ducks find most of their food under water.
  • They can lay anywhere from 6 to 12 eggs at one time.

Explore the Everglades on An Airboat

As you jet through the waters of the Everglades, there is always a chance to spot a bird, whether in the sky or water. On an airboat tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Everglades up close and personal. Your airboat Captain will also educate you about some Everglades facts along the way.

 

Come out for the time of your life on an airboat – it will be an experience you will never forget.

To book an airboat tour, call Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours at 800-368-0065 or click our Private Everglades Airboat Tours page.