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

Question 6 7 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
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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3
What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
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5
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Hooded Warbler
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Lawrence's Warbler
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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4
Painted Redstart

Matching variants: Immature, Painted Redstart
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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5
Golden-winged Warbler
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
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