Question 11
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 10 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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United StatesChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beachChange
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What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBrandt's Cormorant
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 BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beach
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View profileKing Eider
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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.