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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 8 2 possible birds

Were the SIDES STREAKED, SPOTTED or BARRED ?

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? Unknown
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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