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:**
Female at the Botanic Gardens at Albuquerque's BioPark in New Mexico 2016-03-19.
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**Date Taken:** 2016:03:19 16:33

**Location:**

Old Town
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4957.59 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D3X, 200 mm, f/8.0, 1/250

**File Name:** D3X6856-RingNeckedDuck

© 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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

**Description:**
Female at the Botanic Gardens at Albuquerque's BioPark in New Mexico 2016-03-19.
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**Date Taken:** 2016:03:19 16:33

**Location:**

Old Town
Albuquerque, New Mexico
United States
4957.59 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D3X, 200 mm, f/8.0, 1/250

**File Name:** D3X6856-RingNeckedDuck

© 2016 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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