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Birds
A winter diver whose wings whistle in flight, hence the nickname whistler.
Field facts
HabitatLarge rivers, reservoirs, Lake Michigan
RangeStatewide in winter
When to lookNovember to March
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBufflehead — much smaller
Field note: Courting males throw their heads right back onto their spines.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Keep clear of open leads in the ice where birds shelter.
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