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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 7 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  4. 4
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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  7. 7
    What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Red-throated Loon

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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