Question 9
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possible birds
What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light outer edge or corners
Light band across the middle
Light band at the tip
Dark and light bands across it
Broad dark band across the tip
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottledChange
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the endChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileHarris' Sparrow
Why this matches 5 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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View profileRed-Throated Pipit
Why this matches 5 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.