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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

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Northern Jacana
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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