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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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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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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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    What colour was the BELLY ? Yellow
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    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Swallow-tailed Kite

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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