Best matches
One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 7 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 ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sizedChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eyeChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileRed-cockaded Woodpecker
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized