The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spot
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open area: field, prairie, meadow, farmland, tundra
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? None
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred

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Harris' Sparrow
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open area: field, prairie, meadow, farmland, tundra
- What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? None
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