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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 9 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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the SIDE ? UnknownChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open body of freshwaterChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileBrown Pelican
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 BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open body of freshwater