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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging birdChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrowChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United StatesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileBrown-headed Nuthatch
Why this matches 7 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
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States