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Aythya collaris
Very bright eyes ducks. Common duck that is found on small ponds. Has a faint purple ring around its neck. Conservation Status: Least Concern
Lake Eola, downtown Orlando.
Spotted on Mar 4, 2012
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Emma! I suspected it was the ring necked duck. Aythya Collaris, but was not sure. thanks for the confirmation!
ring necked ducks. You were able to capture the cinnamon ring around the neck very well. This is usually a tough part.