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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

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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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the SIDE ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the NECK ? Blue
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred

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Brandt's 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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