The Ring-necked Duck is pimarily monitored on its core breeding range through the Waterfowl Breeding Population Habitat Survey, and the Eastern Waterfowl Breeding Ground Survey, as well as the Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey of the Central Interior Plateau of British Columbia. The species is also monitored by other small-scale regional breeding waterfowl surveys across Canada, including the Southern Ontario Waterfowl Plot Survey. Ring-necked Duck numbers in the Prairies and Western Boreal Forest have been increasing since the 1990s, contributing to the overall increase in the national population. However, in eastern Canada the population has remained stable. Each Ring-necked Duck population has a national population goal; both populations are at an acceptable level relative to their respective goals. Detailed information on the population status of waterfowl species is available in the Population Status of Migratory Game Birds in Canada report (summarized version). To obtain a copy of the full version of this report, including tables and graphs, please contact ec.scf-oismiggibiers-cws-miggamebirds.ec@canada.ca.
Additional information on: Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey in Western Canada and the Northwestern United-States
Additional information on: British Columbia Coastal Waterbird Survey
Additional information on: Cooperative Yukon roadside Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey
Additional information on: Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey of the Central Interior Plateau of B.C.
Additional information on: Southern Ontario Waterfowl Plot Survey
Additional information on: Eastern Waterfowl Breeding Ground Survey
