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One bird stands out.

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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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Brown Pelican

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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