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Question 6 2 possible birds

What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ?

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Light outer edge or corners Light band across the middle Light band at the tip Dark and light bands across it Broad dark band across the tip None Unknown

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Blackpoll Warbler

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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  2. 2

    Chestnut-sided Warbler

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