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Question 6 2 possible birds

What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ?

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  4. 4
    What colour were the EYES ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What colour was the SIDE ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  1. 1

    Ancient Murrelet

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the SIDE ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    Cassin's Auklet

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the SIDE ? Gray, or blue-gray
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