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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 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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    What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Pelagic Cormorant

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
    • What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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