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Your observation 8 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  8. 8
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Common Swift

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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    Fork-tailed Swift

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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