Question 8
3
possible birds
Where was the white seen in flight ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
On the wings and underbody
Mainly on the wings
On the undertail coverts
On the head, neck, and/or tail
On the rump or lower back
Over the entire bird
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-likeChange
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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3
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? UnknownChange
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4
Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? UnknownChange
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5
What SHAPE were the wings ? UnknownChange
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6
WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United StatesChange
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7
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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1
View profileWhip-poor-will
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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2
View profileChuck-will's-widow
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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3
View profileCommon Nighthawk
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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