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Question 5 6 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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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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What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Vaux's Swift
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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2
Chimney Swift
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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3
Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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4
Black Swift
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Common Pauraque
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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