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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 7 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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  7. 7
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    American Pipit

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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