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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spot
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open ocean; beyond sight of land
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
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    Reed Bunting

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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