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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Sooty Grouse

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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