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This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  5. 5
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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Identification results

1 species match

  1. 1

    American Purple Gallinule

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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