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Your observation 7 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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    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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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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Identification results

2 species matches

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Le Conte's Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 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
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    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 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
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