Question 11
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possible birds
WHERE was the bird seen ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Northeastern Canada or United States
Southeastern United States
Southwestern United States
Northwestern Canada or United States
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 ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? UnknownChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Dark and light bands across itChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileNelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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 TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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View profileSaltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow
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 TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.