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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 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band at the tip
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Bay-breasted Warbler

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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