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Your observation 10 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BILL ? Green
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BACK ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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    Did the bird stand on a pedestal ? Yes
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Unknown
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    Was the bird seen near Wawa, Ontario ? Yes
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Identification results

2 species matches

2 rules inferred
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    Wawa Goose

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
    • Did the bird stand on a pedestal ? Yes
    • Was the bird seen near Wawa, Ontario ? Yes
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    Canada Goose

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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