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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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    What colour was the BACK ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Little Blue Heron

    Matching variants: Immature, Little Blue Heron

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
    • How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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