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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Brown-headed Nuthatch
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
- What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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2
Pygmy Nuthatch
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
- What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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