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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Yellow
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  6. 6
    What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
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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 ? Yellow
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