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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 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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    What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Brandt's Cormorant

    Why this matches 6 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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