Question 8
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possible birds
What SIZE was the TAIL ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
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 ? 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 over, below, behind or around the eyeChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United StatesChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profileBuff-collared Nightjar
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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View profileCommon Poorwill
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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View profileWhip-poor-will
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.