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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 ? Goose-sized
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour was the TAIL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    White-tailed Ptarmigan

    Why this matches 7 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour was the TAIL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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