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 ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the SIDE ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eyeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United StatesChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileGreat Cormorant
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States