Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Synopsis: Breeds primarily east of the Cascades, especially in the vicinity of large lakes in southeastern and south-central Oregon. Most notable are the breeding records from the Willamette Valley and at Summer Lake. Bred at least twice along the north coast (Clatsop County) prior to the atlas project. Many western Oregon records may be of non-breeding individuals.

Habitat Associations:
strongest
Edges of Freshwater Marsh (18553 acres)
strong
Seasonally Wet Playa (78001 acres)
Lake/Pond Shoreline & Islands (472050 acres)
lesser
Streamside/Wetland Shrubland (1766 acres)

Relative Detectability: Easy to spot and to confirm nesting, generally by noting fledglings accompanied by adults.

Challenge: Confirm breeding by pairs observed in late spring at additional Willamette Valley and coastal locations.