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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
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    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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    What colour was the BACK ? Red, or pink
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    What SHAPE were the wings ? Unknown
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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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    Sharp-shinned Hawk

    Matching variants: Immature, Sharp-shinned Hawk

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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