Question 9
5
possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Uniform color
Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
Spotted or mottled
Barred crosswise (from side to side)
Has a central spot
Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-likeChange
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2
What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pinkChange
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3
What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? UnknownChange
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5
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or cornersChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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8
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
5 possibilities remain
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1
View profileRed-Throated Pipit
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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2
View profileAmerican Pipit
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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3
View profileGrasshopper Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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4
View profileSavannah Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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5
View profileLe Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.