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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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    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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    What colour were the WINGS ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    House Finch

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
    • What colour were the WINGS ? Gray, or blue-gray
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