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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 4 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
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  2. 2
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Northern Flicker

    Matching variants: Female, Male

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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