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Your observation 7 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
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  6. 6
    Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Yes
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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Identification results

2 species matches

  1. 1

    Dusky Flycatcher

    Why this matches 7 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
    • Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Yes
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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    Gray Flycatcher

    Why this matches 7 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
    • What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or corners
    • Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? Yes
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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