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

Question 5 3 possible birds

Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 4 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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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Common Redpoll
Why this matches 4 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
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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2
Hoary Redpoll
Why this matches 4 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
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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3
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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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.