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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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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spot
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  4. 4
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Freshwater marsh or wetland
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  5. 5
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BELLY ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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