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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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    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 ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  6. 6
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour were the WINGS ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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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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    Le Conte's Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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