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Northern pintail

North America·Bird

These birds have been given a few nicknames due to their strong flying skills. Being able to achieve great speeds when flying, they’ve earned the nickname “greyhounds of the air.” Their extensive migration has led them to be called “nomads of the skies.”

  • Northern pintail
  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span22 years
  • Body size20-30 in.
  • Native habitat Wetlands and marine coastal areas of the Northern Hemisphere
  • DietSeeds, roots, grains, aquatic insects, mollusks, and crustaceans
Gadwall Hooded merganser

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