Ring-Necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Most diving ducks prefer larger water bodies with deep water, but the Ring-Necked Duck will settle on relatively small and shallow ponds during migration and on the breeding grounds. In winter, they often gather in large flocks.

I think the Ring-Necked Duck would be better named the “Ring-Billed Duck”. The ring on its neck is nearly impossible to see without the bird in hand, whereas the ring on the bill is rather obvious.

Ring-Necked Duck - Aythya collaris — **Ring-Necked Duck**
*(Aythya collaris)*

**Description:**
At The Zoo. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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**Date Taken:** 2005:02:18 16:06

**Location:**

Barelas
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4941.18 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D1X, 600 mm, f/8.0, 1/45

**File Name:** JCD_5035RingNeckedDuck

© 2005 Jack Daynes, (shadetree-Imaging.com)

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Pin It — **Ring-Necked Duck**
*(Aythya collaris)*

**Description:**
At The Zoo. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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**Date Taken:** 2005:02:18 16:06

**Location:**

Barelas
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4941.18 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D1X, 600 mm, f/8.0, 1/45

**File Name:** JCD_5035RingNeckedDuck

© 2005 Jack Daynes, (shadetree-Imaging.com)

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