The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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7
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Gray-crowned Rosy Finch

Matching variants: Female or Immature, Male
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Siberian Accentor
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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