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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3
What colour was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? GreenChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? UnknownChange
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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 BELLY ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
Leading possibilities
5 possibilities remain
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View profileGreater Scaup
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 colour was the THROAT ? Green
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2
View profileCommon Loon
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Green
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3
View profilePacific Loon
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Green
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4
View profileYellow-billed Loon
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Green
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5
View profileArctic Loon
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Green
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.