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Your observation 7 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 ? Unknown
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Blue
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    Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? Yes
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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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    Purple Martin

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Blue
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