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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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    What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Green Heron

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
    • What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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