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Question 7 5 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 6 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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3
What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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Leading possibilities

5 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
American Woodcock
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 BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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2
Upland Sandpiper
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 BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
Montezuma Quail

Matching variants: Female, Male
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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4
Japanese Quail
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Northern Bobwhite

Matching variants: Female, Male
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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