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Question 11 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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  7. 7
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Unknown
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head
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  9. 9
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  10. 10
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow

    Why this matches 5 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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  2. 2

    Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow

    Why this matches 5 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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