Question 11
3
possible birds
Was the HEAD striped ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 10 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-likeChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform colorChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? UnknownChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwaterChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profileBlack-faced Grassquit
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What were the EYE markings if any ? None
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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View profileAmerican Tree Sparrow
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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View profileGrasshopper Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.