Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance April 5, 2024 Friday Feathered Feature Ring-necked Duck Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance April 5, 2024 Friday Feathered Feature Ring-necked Ducks (Aythya collaris) are named for a chestnut ring encircling the necks of the drakes, but it is faint and can only be seen at close range or with a bird in hand.Photo by Gary Shackelford