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Question 8 7 possible birds

What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ?

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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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pink
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  6. 6
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Painted Redstart

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pink
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  2. 2

    Slate-throated Redstart

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pink
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  3. 3

    Pine Warbler

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  4. 4

    White-collared Seedeater

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  5. 5

    Bay-breasted Warbler

    Why this matches 1 supporting observation
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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