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Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Female
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Female
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Female
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Female
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) - Female
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Female

About Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Anseriformes
  • Family: Swans, Geese, and Ducks

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".

Source: Wikipedia

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