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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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    Where was the white seen in flight ? On the rump or lower back
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Barn Swallow

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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