Question 6
2
possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-likeChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? UnknownChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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5
What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or darkChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileMarbled Murrelet
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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View profileWilson's Phalarope
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.