Best matches
One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique BehaviourChange
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List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and downChange
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What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Pointing downwardChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sizedChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Freshwater marsh or wetlandChange
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Was the bird seen best or only on the ground ? YesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileAmerican Dipper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and down
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Freshwater marsh or wetland