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Question 8 2 possible birds

What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ?

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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  5. 5
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  6. 6
    What Color were the UNDERTAIL COVERTS ? Yellow, olive, or tan (light brown)
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  7. 7
    What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Palm Warbler

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Olive (yellowish-green)
    • What Color were the UNDERTAIL COVERTS ? Yellow, olive, or tan (light brown)
    • What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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  2. 2

    Bay-breasted Warbler

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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