Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The ring-necked duck (Aythya collaris) 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".
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds Alaska to southern USA; winters to Panama and southern Lesser Antilles.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ring-necked duck
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
