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Birds
A small, sharply pied diving duck that dives constantly on winter ponds.
Field facts
HabitatReservoirs, ponds, rivers
RangeStatewide in winter
When to lookNovember to March
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesHooded merganser — thin bill
Field note: It nests in old flicker holes, which limits how large it can grow.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Watch from a distance; small divers tire quickly if repeatedly flushed.
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