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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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  3. 3
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  5. 5
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Freshwater shoreline
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  6. 6
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Horned Lark

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Freshwater shoreline
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