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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 ? Unknown
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    How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Short-tailed Albatross

    Why this matches 4 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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