64,647 observationsLeast Concern
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Aythya
About
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".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ring-necked Duck is Aythya collaris.
- Ring-necked Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ring-necked Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ring-necked Duck belongs to the class Aves.
- Ring-necked Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Ring-necked Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Ring-necked Duck belongs to the genus Aythya.