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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    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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  3. 3
    What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  4. 4
    What colour was the SIDE ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BELLY ? Green
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Marbled Murrelet

    Why this matches 3 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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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