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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 4 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
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  2. 2
    List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Drumming by banging its head on a tree
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  3. 3
    What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    How did the bird fly ? Undulating (roller coaster-like or bounding)
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Identification results

1 species match

  1. 1

    American Goldfinch

    Matching variants: Female or winter Male, Male

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • How did the bird fly ? Undulating (roller coaster-like or bounding)
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