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Question 7 17 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Square or slightly notched at the end Rounded at the end Pointed or wedge-shaped Forked Unknown

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Your observation 6 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 ? Unknown
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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 BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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