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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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  2. 2
    What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BELLY ? Yellow
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  5. 5
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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  6. 6
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Common Tern

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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