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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 ? Green
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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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  6. 6
    What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Double-crested Cormorant

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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