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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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  2. 2
    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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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  7. 7
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Blue
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    California Gull

    Why this matches 2 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)
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