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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)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Green
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Coniferous forest
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Lesser Nighthawk

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
    • What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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