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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 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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  8. 8
    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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  9. 9
    What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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  10. 10
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Tufted Puffin

    Why this matches 9 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 ? Red, or pink
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
    • What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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