Ducks, Geese, Swans
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
The ring-necked duck (Aythya collaris) is a diving duck from North America commonly found in freshwater ponds and lakes. The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin collaris, "of the neck" from collum, "neck".
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Weight
- 705 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Plants and seeds
- Migration
- Migrant
- Countries recorded
- 39
Photo: Channel City Camera Club from Santa Barbara, US, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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