The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

Here’s your shortlist.

These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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Identification results

2 species matches

2 rules inferred

1
Common Redpoll
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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Hoary Redpoll
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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