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

Question 7 2 possible birds

Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ?

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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5
Where was the white seen in flight ? On the undertail coverts
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6
What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Barn Swallow
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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2
Cliff Swallow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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