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Your observation 6 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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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beach
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Green
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Anhinga

    Matching variants: Female or Immature, Male

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Green
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