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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)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Chuck-will's-widow

    Why this matches 5 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 was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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