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Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris

Overview

Description

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".1

Taxonomy

Anseriformes > Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) > Waterfowl

Sightings

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Places Seen

  • California, United States

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Footnotes

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring-necked_duck