Question 9
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possible birds
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light area between the bill and the eye
Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
Light area running up the side of the neck or head
Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
Crest of feathers on top of the head
Ear "tufts" or horns
NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
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 ? UnknownChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spotChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? YellowChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? UnknownChange
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Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? YesChange
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the endChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwaterChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBlack-headed Grosbeak
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
- Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Yes
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View profileWhite-winged Crossbill
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
- Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Yes
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.