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Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

Vulnerable

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Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Anas acuta (Northern Pintail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガガモ

Chinese 尖尾鴨〔針尾鴨〕

Spanish Pato golondrino

French canard pilet

German Spiessente

Portuguese arrabio

Russian Шилохвость

Arabic البلبول الشائع

Thai เป็ดหางแหลม

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Auckland Islands Teal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Pintail?

The scientific name of Northern Pintail is Anas acuta. It belongs to the genus Anas.

What is the conservation status of Northern Pintail?

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Northern Pintail live?

Northern Pintail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Northern Pintail belong to?

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) belongs to the genus Anas, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Northern Pintail endangered?

Yes, Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Northern Pintail belong to?

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Northern Pintail?

The closest relatives of Northern Pintail in the genus Anas include African Black Duck, American Black Duck, Andaman Teal, Andean Teal, Auckland Islands Teal.