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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    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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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
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    What colour were the WINGS ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Blue
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Le Conte's Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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