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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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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 ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and down
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  3. 3
    What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Pointing downward
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  4. 4
    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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  5. 5
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over land
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Identification results

1 species match

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    American Goldfinch

    Matching variants: Female or winter Male, Male

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over land
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