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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 7 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. 2
    What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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    How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Yellow-footed Gull

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
    • How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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