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

Question 7 7 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 6 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 ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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5
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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6
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Barn Swallow
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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2
Cliff Swallow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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3
Purple Martin
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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4
Cave Swallow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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5
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.