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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 9 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 ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pinkChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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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 BACK ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United StatesChange
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What colour was the NECK ? YellowChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profilePelagic Cormorant
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 THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States