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Your observation 7 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 ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the BACK ? Unknown
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Red, or pink
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    What colour were the WINGS ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Little Blue Heron

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Red, or pink
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