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

Question 7 5 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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2
What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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5
What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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6
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

5 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
House Finch
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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2
Red-Throated Pipit
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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3
Purple Finch
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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4
Cassin's Finch
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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5
Common Rosefinch
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.