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Birds
A slate-grey rail with a white bill and lobed toes, rafting in noisy winter flocks.
Field facts
HabitatMarshes, reservoirs, park lakes
RangeStatewide
When to lookOctober to April; some nest
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesDucks — coots pump their heads while swimming
Field note: Its toes have paddle-like lobes rather than webs.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Do not feed. Coots crowd easily and foul small ponds.
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