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Birds
A subtly patterned grey duck with a black stern and a small white wing patch.
Field facts
HabitatMarsh, reservoirs, park lakes
RangeStatewide in migration and winter
When to lookOctober to April
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesFemale mallard
Field note: It often steals food from diving ducks as they surface.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Standard waterfowl viewing distance; stay off frozen water.
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