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Question 4 5 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 3 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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2
What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Leading possibilities

2 rules inferred

1
Common Redpoll
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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2
Hoary Redpoll
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
Savannah Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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4
Le Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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5
Grasshopper Sparrow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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