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Question 7 2 possible birds

What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ?

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BILL ? Yellow
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  5. 5
    What colour were the EYES ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What colour was the SIDE ? Unknown
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2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Ancient Murrelet

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

    Cassin's Auklet

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