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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 8 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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    What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Red-cockaded Woodpecker

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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