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

Best matches

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These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

Your observation 8 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 ? Unknown
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Green
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What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Identification results

2 species matches

2 rules inferred

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Common Eider
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Green
- What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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King Eider
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Green
- What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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