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

Question 7 8 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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2
How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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3
What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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5
What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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6
What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over land
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Leading possibilities

8 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
California Quail
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Gambel's Quail
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
Black Francolin
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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4
American Woodcock
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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5
Montezuma Quail
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.