Question 8
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possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?
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 7 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pinkChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
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What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBrown Pelican
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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View profileRed Phalarope
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BACK ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.