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Birds
A dark, wary dabbler of wooded wetlands, declining as it hybridises with mallards.
Field facts
HabitatMarsh, flooded timber, quiet backwaters
RangeStatewide in winter
When to lookOctober to April
StatusLeast Concern; regional declines (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesFemale mallard — paler with a white-bordered speculum
Field note: In flight the silvery-white underwings flash against the dark body.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Scan quietly; this is one of the shyest ducks in the state.
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