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One bird stands out.
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Your observation 11 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)Change
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What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? UnknownChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? BlueChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United StatesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileNelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Why this matches 6 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)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States