Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Diet
The ring-necked duck dives underwater to feed on submerged plants, aquatic invertebrates, and mollusks.
Habitat
Found in lagoons, marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Nesting
The female builds a bowl-shaped nest among dense vegetation near water. Lays 6-14 eggs. Incubation is 25-29 days and chicks leave the nest within 2 days after hatching.
Did you know?
During fall migration the ring-necked duck congregates in huge flocks, often numbering several thousand.