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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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  4. 4
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour were the WINGS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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