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Your observation 10 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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    What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Unknown
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    What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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    What colour were the WINGS ? Yellow
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

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    King Rail

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
    • What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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