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One bird stands out.

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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  3. 3
    What colour were the CHEEKS ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Allen's Hummingbird

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
    • What colour were the CHEEKS ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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