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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 5 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 ? Goose-sized
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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  4. 4
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band across the middle
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  5. 5
    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Gyrfalcon

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