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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 6 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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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 ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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    How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band at the tip
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Gray-crowned Rosy Finch

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
    • How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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