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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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beach
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Great Skua

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BILL ? Blue
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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