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This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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  4. 4
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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  6. 6
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Green
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Double-crested Cormorant

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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