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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 ? Blue
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Brandt's Cormorant

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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