Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris), Aves, Signal Ct, Palm Desert, CA, US, MALE cleaning and preening his bill with his foot. Link to female obs. for comparison: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144567621 In my opinion, this duck should be called a "Ring-billed" duck :-) Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Is a small to medium-sized, migratory, diving duck commonly found in freshwater ponds and lakes. Length is up to 43 cm (18 inches). Both male and female have white ring near tip of bill. Male has golden eyes, a shiny black, angular head, black back, white line on the wings, and a white
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Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris), Aves, Signal Ct, Palm Desert, CA, US, MALE cleaning and preening his bill with his foot. Link to female obs. for comparison: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144567621 In my opinion, this duck should be called a "Ring-billed" duck :-) Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Is a small to medium-sized, migratory, diving duck commonly found in freshwater ponds and lakes. Length is up to 43 cm (18 inches). Both male and female have white ring near tip of bill. Male has golden eyes, a shiny black, angular head, black back, white line on the wings, and a white