Ring-necked Duck

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

The ring-necked duck 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".

Scientific name
Aythya collaris
Family
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
IUCN status
LC