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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 9 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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    What colour was the BILL ? Green
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Coniferous forest
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Red-legged Kittiwake

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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