Question 9
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the BILL ? BlueChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the NECK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the headChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileHooded Merganser
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 SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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View profileRed-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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.