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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 ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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    How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Sedge Wren

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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