Question 8
3
possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
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 ? Sparrow-likeChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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3
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neckChange
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4
What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetlandChange
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5
What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour were the WINGS ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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1
View profileSavannah Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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2
View profileLe Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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3
View profileBlack-headed Grosbeak
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.