Limpkins are uncommon, local, and solitary. When seen, they are usually walking slowly through shallow water along the edges of ponds and streams, searching for snails and other mollusks, just as this one is doing.
Also uncommon, and with habits similar to those of the Limpkin, is the American Bittern. It is nearly always solitary and feeds on fish and other aquatic animals.
Another uncommon bird is the Pied-billed Grebe. These birds may spend the entire year in Florida, but often migrate north for the breeding season. Excellent underwater swimmers, they dive for small fish and aquatic insects.
The Common Moorhen is another bird that may spend the entire year in Florida or migrate north for breeding. These both have already acquired their breeding plumage with the distinctive red bill.
A common sight in Florida is the Northern Mockingbird. They are conspicuous by their size and loud voice. They are year 'round residents of the southlands, but may be found as far north as Nova Scotia.
The Red-winged Blackbird is often seen in Indiana during the breeding season, but seldom close enough to inspect the red and orange markings on the wings of the male. The female looks entirely differently, being brown with stripes similar to a sparrow.