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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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    What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beach
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  6. 6
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Crested Auklet

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beach
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