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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Blue
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Thickets or shrubs
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    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very short
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Japanese Quail

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What type of environment was the bird seen in? Thickets or shrubs
    • What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very short
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    Northern Bobwhite

    Matching variants: Female, Male

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very short
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