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Your observation 6 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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Pileated Woodpecker

    Matching variants: Female, Male

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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