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  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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    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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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 colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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