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Birds
North America's smallest dabbling duck, flushing from mud edges in tight fast flocks.
Field facts
HabitatMudflats, shallow marsh, flooded fields
RangeStatewide on migration and in winter
When to lookSeptember to April
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBlue-winged teal
Field note: The drake's green ear patch only shows in good light.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Approach mudflat edges slowly and stop at the first head-up bird.
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