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Question 9 3 possible birds

What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ?

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Light outer edge or corners Light band across the middle Light band at the tip Dark and light bands across it Broad dark band across the tip None Unknown

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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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  2. 2
    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? Only or mostly in flight over freshwater
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  6. 6
    What colour were the WINGS ? Black, purple, or dark
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  7. 7
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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  8. 8
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Red-Throated Pipit

    Why this matches 5 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour were the WINGS ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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  2. 2

    Red Crossbill

    Why this matches 5 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour were the WINGS ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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  3. 3

    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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