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

Question 7 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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2
What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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3
What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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4
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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5
What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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6
What type of environment was the bird seen in? Rocky saltwater shore; cliff
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Double-crested Cormorant
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Rocky saltwater shore; cliff
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2
Brandt's Cormorant
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Rocky saltwater shore; cliff
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3
Anhinga
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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