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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 5 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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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