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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 ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
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  2. 2
    List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Hawking for insects from an exposed perch
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  3. 3
    What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Fanning
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  4. 4
    How did the bird fly ? Undulating (roller coaster-like or bounding)
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  5. 5
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Thickets or shrubs
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Bewick's Wren

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Fanning
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Thickets or shrubs
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