About Black-tailed Godwit
The black-tailed godwit is a large and elegant wader that breeds widely in
Iceland. It prefers wetlands, grasslands, and marshes. The species is easily
recognized by its long bill and graceful appearance.
Its diet consists mainly of worms and insects. Black-tailed godwits nest on
the ground in open areas. They are an important part of Iceland’s bird fauna.
Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, and lowlands
Diet
Earthworms, insects, larvae and other invertebrates.
Nesting habitat
Damp grassland, marshes and wetlands; nests on the ground.
Identification
A large long-legged wader with a very long, nearly straight bill. In breeding plumage the neck and breast are orange-brown.
Distribution
Breeds mainly in lowland southern and western Iceland, with an expanding distribution.
Interesting facts
The black-tailed godwit is one of the largest waders in Iceland.