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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 10 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 ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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    What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Thickets or shrubs
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Yellow-billed Loon

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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