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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 6 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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sizedChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United StatesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileWhip-poor-will
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)