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Question 7 9 possible birds

What SHAPE were the wings ?

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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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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5
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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6
Did the bird show conspicuous or promient white in flight ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

1 rule inferred

1
Barn Swallow
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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2
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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3
Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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4
Chuck-will's-widow
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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5
Common Poorwill
Why this matches 1 supporting observation
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
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