Best matches
Here’s your shortlist.
These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-likeChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sizedChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United StatesChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the endChange
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What colour was the BACK ? BlueChange
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light outer edge or cornersChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spotChange
Identification results
2 species matches
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View profileAntillean Nighthawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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View profileCommon Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end