The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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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 ? Unknown
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3
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred

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Blue Bunting
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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Indigo Bunting
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.