Species Profile

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Banding code: RNDU

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2 photographs • 0 tagged locations

Species Profile

Species notes

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".

Scientific nameAythya collaris
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
OrderAnseriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Wingspan (m)0.68
Mass744 g

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureMarch 14, 2026
Earliest captureMarch 14, 2026
Locations0 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

Ring-necked Duck photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
250
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
4551 × 3036
Megapixels
13.8
File size
2.8 MB
Location
Unknown
Ring-necked Duck photograph 2
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
1000
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
5868 × 3915
Megapixels
23.0
File size
7.9 MB
Location
Unknown