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Ring-neck duck

Athya collaris

Description:

Both the common name and the scientific name "collaris" refer to one of the Ring-necked Duck's most inconspicuous field marks. Rarely visible in the field, the chestnut collar on the black neck is noticeable when the bird is in the hand. Such subtle characters would have been obvious to the people first describing the duck from dead specimens.

Habitat:

Radnor Lake state park

2 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Thanks birdterp & Liam!

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Agree with Ring-necked Duck. Note the white flanks, peaked head, and unique bill (dark with white ring, black end, and white base).

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Oak Hill, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jan 18, 2012
Submitted on Jan 18, 2012

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