About the 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".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya collaris |
| Species Codes | rinduc, RNDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ring-necked Duck belong to?
The Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the 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\"....
Where can I report a Ring-necked Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Ring-necked Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rinduc, or on iNaturalist.
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