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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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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  3. 3
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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  4. 4
    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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  5. 5
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Blue Jay

    Why this matches 5 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 ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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