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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  3. 3
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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  4. 4
    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Common 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
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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