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Question 6 3 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?

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Uniform Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred Checkered black and white Unknown

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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 ? Yellow
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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3 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Blackpoll Warbler

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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  2. 2

    Pine Warbler

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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  3. 3

    Chestnut-sided Warbler

    Why this matches 1 supporting observation
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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