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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  3. 3
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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  5. 5
    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Short
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    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)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
    • What SIZE was the TAIL ? Short
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