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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Ringed Kingfisher

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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