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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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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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  6. 6
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head
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  8. 8
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

4 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Red Crossbill

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head
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