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

Question 8 7 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Square or slightly notched at the end Rounded at the end Pointed or wedge-shaped Forked Unknown

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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5
What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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7
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

1
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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2
Chuck-will's-widow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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3
Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
Red-headed Woodpecker
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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5
Common Pauraque
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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