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Question 5 2 possible birds

What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Bobbing Flicking Fanning Pointing downward Pointing upward or cocked over its back None 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  3. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  4. 4
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Bay-breasted Warbler

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  2. 2

    Palm Warbler

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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