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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 10 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? Only or mostly in flight over land
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Common Tern

    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 colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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