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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 4 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Lincoln's Sparrow

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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