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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a SeabirdChange
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What colour was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a gooseChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? UnknownChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? YellowChange
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What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwaterChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or darkChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileNorthern Gannet
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Yellow
- What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark