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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 marsh bird
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BACK ? Green
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Virginia Rail

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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