BirdsSensitive species
Restored to Indiana reservoirs and big rivers after decades of absence.
Field facts
HabitatLarge lakes, reservoirs, river corridors
RangeStatewide near open water
When to lookYear-round; most visible in winter
StatusLeast Concern (IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesImmature eagles are mottled brown and often mistaken for hawks
Field note: Adults take five years to gain the white head.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Nest sites are protected. This app generalizes nest locations by design.
This species is treated as sensitive: locations are generalised to county level and never routed to directly.
Where you might find it
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 71 mi
Chain O'Lakes State Park
State park · 55 mi
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