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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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  4. 4
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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  5. 5
    What colour were the WINGS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Smith's Longspur

    Matching variants: Female, Male, Nonbreeding Male

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
    • What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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