Question 8
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
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 ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eyeChange
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What colour was the BILL ? YellowChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United StatesChange
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What colour was the SIDE ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profileAnhinga
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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View profileGreat Cormorant
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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View profileDouble-crested Cormorant
Why this matches 3 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
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.