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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
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    Northern Waterthrush

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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