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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 5 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 ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Gila Woodpecker

    Matching variants: Female, Male

    Why this matches 3 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
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