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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  4. 4
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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    How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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  6. 6
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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  7. 7
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Great Cormorant

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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