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 ? Owl
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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3
What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Unknown
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What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred

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Northern Hawk-Owl
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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Long-eared Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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