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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 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 ? Goose-sized
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band at the tip
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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    Where was the white seen in flight ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred
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    Red-shouldered Hawk

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
    • What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Light band at the tip
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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