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Birds
An owl-faced hawk that quarters low over marsh and grassland with wings held in a V.
Field facts
HabitatMarsh, reclaimed mine grassland, prairie
RangeStatewide in winter; scarce breeder
When to lookOctober to April
StatusLeast Concern; state endangered as a breeder (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesRough-legged hawk — heavier, hovers
Field note: It hunts partly by ear, using a facial disc like an owl.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Grassland nests are on the ground — stay out of tall grass in summer.
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