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One bird stands out.

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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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  6. 6
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
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    Reed Bunting

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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