Question 7
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possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-likeChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottledChange
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shapedChange
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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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRed-Throated Pipit
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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View profileLe Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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