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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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Green
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over freshwater
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    California Gull

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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