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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Green
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    Compared with other hummingbirds, how large did it look? Noticeably tiny and compact
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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    What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the SIDE ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Bumblebee Hummingbird

    Why this matches 7 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Green
    • Compared with other hummingbirds, how large did it look? Noticeably tiny and compact
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
    • What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the SIDE ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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