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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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
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  4. 4
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    Were the SIDES STREAKED, SPOTTED or BARRED ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
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    Townsend's Warbler

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
    • Were the SIDES STREAKED, SPOTTED or BARRED ? Yes
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