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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 ? Red, or pink
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  4. 4
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Lewis' Woodpecker

    Why this matches 4 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 ? Red, or pink
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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