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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    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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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    Where was the white seen in flight ? On the undertail coverts
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Cliff 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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