The eBirdr field guide

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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 8 2 possible birds

Where was the white seen in flight ?

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On the wings and underbody Mainly on the wings On the undertail coverts On the head, neck, and/or tail On the rump or lower back Over the entire bird None Unknown

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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4
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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5
What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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6
WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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7
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Purple Martin
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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2
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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