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Question 9 5 possible birds

What were the EYE markings if any ?

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Your observation 8 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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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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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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 ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

3 rules inferred

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Pine Siskin
Why this matches 5 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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2
Oriental Greenfinch
Why this matches 5 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
American Pipit
Why this matches 3 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 ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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4
Savannah Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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Le Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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