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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Red-Throated Pipit

    Why this matches 7 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
    • 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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