Question 6
2
possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 5 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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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the endChange
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5
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? NoChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileCommon 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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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View profileSavannah 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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