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Your observation 7 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 ? Crow-sized
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Dusky Grouse

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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