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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 9 2 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BREAST ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  3. 3
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  5. 5
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? None
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  6. 6
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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  7. 7
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Coniferous forest
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  8. 8
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    Alder Flycatcher

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Olive (yellowish-green)
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Coniferous forest
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  2. 2

    Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Olive (yellowish-green)
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.