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Question 11 2 possible birds

What were the EYE markings if any ?

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Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye None Unknown

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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 ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BELLY ? Yellow
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  7. 7
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Red, or pink
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  8. 8
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? None
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  9. 9
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Unknown
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  10. 10
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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2 possibilities remain

4 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Bobolink

    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 colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? None
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  2. 2

    Le Conte's Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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