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My gut reaction was owl or nighthawk, but by the tips I suppose it's not.
Not a swift, not an Alcid, apparently not a swallow (larger than that), insect eater.
Is it a tyrant flycatcher (Tyrannidae)? If so, maybe Eastern Phoebe (but underparts are white on this one)
EDIT: Purple Martin is larger than the other swallows. Is this the bird?
Yes it is!! I knew someone would figure it out eventually. Very good. For proof, here's another photo of the female Purple Martin taken at Log Boom Park in western Washington.
Thanks everyone for joining in. Perhaps later I'll have a few more photos for you to chew on.