Best matches
One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-likeChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sizedChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? NoneChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United StatesChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spotChange
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What SHAPE were the wings ? RoundedChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pinkChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileRed-tailed Hawk
Matching variants: Immature, Red-tailed Hawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
- What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? None
- What SHAPE were the wings ? Rounded