Question 8
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 7 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBrown Pelican
Why this matches 4 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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View profileRed-throated Loon
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BILL ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.