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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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5
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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What were the EYE markings if any ? Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred

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Common 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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