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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 8 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 ? Green
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    What colour was the BILL ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the SIDE ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Ancient Murrelet

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the BILL ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the SIDE ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
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