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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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    How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
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    What colour were the WINGS ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the TAIL ? Blue
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Ruffed Grouse

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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