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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground birdChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the THROAT ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eyeChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Flat saltwater shore; beachChange
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What colour was the SIDE ? UnknownChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eyeChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileNorthern 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