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Birds
A round-headed diving duck that rafts on big reservoirs in late winter.
Field facts
HabitatLarge lakes and reservoirs
RangeStatewide on migration
When to lookNovember to March
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesCanvasback — sloped forehead
Field note: Females often lay eggs in other ducks' nests.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Use a scope from shore rather than launching a boat into a raft.
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