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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
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    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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
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