Question 11
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possible birds
What was the sex of the bird ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 10 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 ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)Change
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour were the WINGS ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Coniferous forestChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eyeChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eyeChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBlack-headed Grosbeak
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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View profileLe Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.