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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)Change
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eyeChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)Change
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What SIZE was the TAIL ? MediumChange
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What colour were the WINGS ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileLesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 7 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Medium
- What colour were the WINGS ? Black, purple, or dark