The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 5 3 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Square or slightly notched at the end Rounded at the end Pointed or wedge-shaped Forked Unknown

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Your observation 4 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 ? Green
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3
Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? Yes
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4
WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? Yes
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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2
Common Pauraque
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? Yes
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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3
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? Yes
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