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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Red-cockaded Woodpecker

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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