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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 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  4. 4
    How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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  5. 5
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

  1. 1

    Red-breasted Flycatcher

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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