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

Question 6 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

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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 ? Pigeon-sized
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Belted Kingfisher
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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2
Ringed Kingfisher

Matching variants: Female, Male
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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