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Your observation 8 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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the BILL ? GreenChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACEChange
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What colour was the SIDE ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United StatesChange
Identification results
2 species matches
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View profileAmerican Black Duck
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 ? Green
- What colour was the SIDE ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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View profileMottled Duck
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 ? Green
- What colour was the SIDE ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States