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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BILL ? Green
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  4. 4
    What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Brandt's Cormorant

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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