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Question 7 2 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

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Square or slightly notched at the end Rounded at the end Pointed or wedge-shaped Forked Unknown

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    Compared with other hummingbirds, how large did it look? About average for a hummingbird
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  6. 6
    What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
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2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Berylline Hummingbird

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
    • What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
    • Compared with other hummingbirds, how large did it look? About average for a hummingbird
    • What colour was the SIDE ? Black, purple, or dark
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  2. 2

    Buff-bellied Hummingbird

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
    • Compared with other hummingbirds, how large did it look? About average for a hummingbird
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