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Question 7 13 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Uniform color Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail) Spotted or mottled Barred crosswise (from side to side) Has a central spot Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck Unknown

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Your observation 6 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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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 ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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  6. 6
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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