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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spot
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Chuck-will's-widow

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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