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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    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. 3
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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  5. 5
    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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  6. 6
    What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
  1. 1

    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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