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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 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 ? 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 THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the BELLY ? Blue
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred

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American Purple Gallinule
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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