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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
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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 ? Crest of feathers on top of the headChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sizedChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
Identification results
1 species match
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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
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark