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

Question 6 2 possible birds

How BIG was the bird ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.

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 ? None
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  4. 4
    How did the bird fly ? Soaring (few wing beats)
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  5. 5
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    American Dipper

    Why this matches 3 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
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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  2. 2

    Winter Wren

    Why this matches 3 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
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.