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

Best matches

Here’s your shortlist.

These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

Your observation 7 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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  4. 4
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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Identification results

2 species matches

  1. 1

    Common Redpoll

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    Hoary Redpoll

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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