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Question 4 10 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 3 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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

10 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Barn Swallow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  2. 2

    Cliff Swallow

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3

    Common Nighthawk

    Why this matches 1 supporting observation
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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  4. 4

    Lesser Nighthawk

    Why this matches 1 supporting observation
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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  5. 5

    Chuck-will's-widow

    Why this matches 1 supporting observation
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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