The Pintail

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Grafönd – Pintail – Anas acuta

The Pintail (Anas acuta) is a common duck and has a wide distribution all over the Northern hemisphere. In Iceland there are only around 500 breeding pairs, scattered all over the country including the interior.

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The Pintail is a dabbling duck like the Mallard, only dipping its head in the water to find food, not the whole body.

Pintail chicks in Nature Reserve in Flói
Pintail chicks in Nature Reserve in Flói