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Question 8 12 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 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
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  2. 2
    How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  4. 4
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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  6. 6
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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