Question 9
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possible birds
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)Change
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? YellowChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sizedChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottledChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileCommon Redpoll
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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View profileHoary Redpoll
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.