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Question 11 2 possible birds

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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  5. 5
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
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  6. 6
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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  8. 8
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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  9. 9
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Unknown
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  10. 10
    Were the SIDES STREAKED, SPOTTED or BARRED ? Yes
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2 possibilities remain

4 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
    • What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
    • Were the SIDES STREAKED, SPOTTED or BARRED ? Yes
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  2. 2

    Bobolink

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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