Photo identification

How to sanity-check a visual identification

A second look helps separate a plausible match from a confident guess. Compare the result with the visible features and the place where the photo was taken.

A clear sequence

List the two or three traits you can see clearly.
Check whether the suggested name fits the shape, color, and scale.
Look for a second source when the subject could be harmful or easily confused.
Mark the entry as uncertain instead of forcing a label.
Update the journal when a later observation resolves the question.

A transparent uncertainty note is more useful than a precise label that you cannot explain.