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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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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 ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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  6. 6
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open body of freshwater
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  7. 7
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Great Skua

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BILL ? Blue
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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  2. 2

    South Polar Skua

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • What colour was the BILL ? Blue
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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