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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 7 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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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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    What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
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    Grasshopper Sparrow

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
    • What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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