About Tufted Duck
The tufted duck is a medium-sized diving duck that breeds on lakes across Iceland. The male is black and white with a distinctive tuft at the back of its head.
Tufted ducks dive for aquatic insects, molluscs and other invertebrates. Lake Mývatn is an especially important breeding area for the species.
Habitat
Lakes, ponds and wetlands
Diet
Molluscs, aquatic insects, crustaceans and aquatic plants.
Nesting habitat
Lakes and ponds with vegetated margins.
Identification
A medium-sized diving duck. The male is black with white flanks and a long tuft at the back of the head.
Distribution
Breeds on lakes across Iceland and is especially numerous around Lake Mývatn.
Interesting facts
The male tufted duck has a distinctive tuft at the back of its head.