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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 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 ? Green
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    What colour was the BELLY ? 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 PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    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 were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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