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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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Blue
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  7. 7
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
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  8. 8
    What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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Identification results

1 species match

4 rules inferred
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    Red Crossbill

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
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