Question 9
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possible birds
How BIG was the bird ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Smaller than a sparrow
Sparrow-sized
Robin-sized
Pigeon-sized
Crow-sized
Goose-sized
Larger than a goose
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a SeabirdChange
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What colour was the BILL ? BlueChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beachChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United StatesChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRed-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? Flat saltwater shore; beach
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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View profileDouble-crested Cormorant
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beach
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.