Best matches
One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-likeChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pinkChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour was the SIDE ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United StatesChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open ocean; beyond sight of landChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
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What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ? LightChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileWood Duck
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the SIDE ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head