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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
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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 ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  6. 6
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Glaucous Gull

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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