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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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BILL ? Green
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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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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    What colour was the NECK ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pink
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    American Purple Gallinule

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