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Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

Description:

"Mallard type" water fowl with a predominant brown red color body and tale feathers. Female is a slightly smalller dird ad will make a good pot pie ingredient.

Habitat:

Man made detention pond owned by the City.

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Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris Ring-necked Duck


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3 Comments

AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

Ahh yes, you have both males and females! In the first photo you can also see the ring on their neck they get their name from, which most people never get to see. Great photos!

Mick G
Mick G 10 years ago

@AshleyT this spotting

MichaelEdward
MichaelEdward 11 years ago

Thank you Daniel

Mick G
Spotted by
Mick G

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jan 10, 2013
Submitted on Jan 10, 2013

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