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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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    What colour was the BILL ? Green
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Double-crested Cormorant

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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