Best matches
One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What SHAPE were the wings ? PointedChange
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What colour was the BACK ? UnknownChange
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How was the bird SEEN BEST ? While landedChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottledChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileShort-tailed Hawk
Matching variants: Dark Phase, Immature
Why this matches 5 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 colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- How was the bird SEEN BEST ? While landed