Minnesota's Dapper Dabbler: Northern Pintail

The Northern Pintail is an exceptionally elegant dabbling duck, easily recognized by its slender neck, unique white stripe on the male's chocolate-brown head, and its namesake long, pointed tail. These graceful birds are a common sight in Minnesota's wetlands, where they feed by tipping up to forage for aquatic plants and invertebrates. Celebrate the subtle beauty of one of North America's most widespread and stylish ducks.