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Birds
A stockier southern vulture spreading north through Indiana, flapping in short bursts.
Field facts
HabitatOpen country, farms, landfills
RangeSouthern and central Indiana, spreading north
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; range expanding (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesTurkey vulture — red head, longer tail
Field note: It finds carcasses by watching turkey vultures, then displaces them.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Report any livestock conflicts to DNR rather than acting yourself.
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