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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  4. 4
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band across the middle
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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  7. 7
    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
  1. 1

    Lark Bunting

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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