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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 8 3 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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5
WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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6
Where was the white seen in flight ? On the wings and underbody
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7
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Barn Swallow
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Antillean Nighthawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
- Where was the white seen in flight ? On the wings and underbody
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3
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- Where was the white seen in flight ? On the wings and underbody
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