Ring-necked Duck
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Scientific name | Aythya collaris |
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Mass | 700 g |
Length | 39 – 46 cm |
Conservation status | Least Concern (Population increasing) |
Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Diving ducks |
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ID | 2280154 |
About Ring-necked Duck
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".