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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 7 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 6 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the THROAT ? Blue
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What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Blue
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Red-faced Cormorant
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Blue
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
American Purple Gallinule
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Blue
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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