Question 8
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possible birds
Where was the white seen in flight ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
On the wings and underbody
Mainly on the wings
On the undertail coverts
On the head, neck, and/or tail
On the rump or lower back
Over the entire bird
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 7 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 ? Larger than a gooseChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band at the tipChange
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What SIZE was the TAIL ? ShortChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileWhite-tailed Eagle
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Short
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View profileSteller's Sea-Eagle
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.