The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 7 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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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5
What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
House Finch
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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2
Purple Finch
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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