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Question 8 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 7 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 ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Blue
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  6. 6
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

4 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Worm-eating Warbler

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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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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