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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 5 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  5. 5
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    White-breasted Nuthatch

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What were the EYE markings if any ? Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
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