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

Question 9 6 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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7
Where was the white seen in flight ? On the wings and underbody
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8
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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2
Northern Rough-winged 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
Purple Martin
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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4
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- Where was the white seen in flight ? On the wings and underbody
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Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- Where was the white seen in flight ? On the wings and underbody
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