The ring-necked duck 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".

This Ring-necked Duck was photographed at Fullerton, CA on March 5, 2026. View all Ring-necked Duck photos →