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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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    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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    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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  6. 6
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    American Pipit

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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