Question 9
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possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Uniform color
Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
Spotted or mottled
Barred crosswise (from side to side)
Has a central spot
Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-likeChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? YesChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileHoary Redpoll
Why this matches 5 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 colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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View profileGrasshopper Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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