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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Unknown
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What colour was the SIDE ? Red, or pink
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What colour was the NECK ? Red, or pink
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred

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Red-necked Grebe
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
- What colour was the NECK ? Red, or pink
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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