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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 10 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Unknown
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
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    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    King Eider

    Why this matches 5 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 BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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