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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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eyeChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United StatesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profilePelagic Cormorant
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 colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States