Ring-necked duck — size comparison

The ring-necked duck uses smaller waters than many other diving ducks. On migration it visits beaver ponds, small lakes, wetlands and flooded fields. Its breedi

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Ring-necked duck

Aythya collaris

ok. 42,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
490–910 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
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Ring-necked duckTotal lengthapprox. 42.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Ring-necked duck — size comparison — facts and sources

The ring-necked duck uses smaller waters than many other diving ducks. On migration it visits beaver ponds, small lakes, wetlands and flooded fields. Its breeding grounds are freshwater marshes, often shallow, acidic waters.

It dives for aquatic invertebrates and plant food.

Measurement sources