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

Question 12 2 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 11 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 ? 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 ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Dark and light bands across it
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  7. 7
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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  8. 8
    What colour were the WINGS ? Black, purple, or dark
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  9. 9
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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  10. 10
    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very short
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  11. 11
    What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Le Conte's Sparrow

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very short
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  2. 2

    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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