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Ring-necked Duck

(Aythya collaris)

Size:

  • 17 in. (43 cm)
  • 1 to 2 lb. (1/2 to 1 kg)

Distribution in North America:

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ring-necked duck

Habitat:

  • Wooded ponds, rivers, lakes.
  • Eats aquatic plants, insects and mollusks.

Notes:

  • Male is similar to male scaup, but has a black back.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.

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