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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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Pelagic Cormorant

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    Red-faced Cormorant

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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