The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 3 possible birds

How was the bird SEEN BEST ?

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In flight While landed

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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3
WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour was the BACK ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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Where was the white seen in flight ? On the rump or lower back
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Northern Harrier
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- Where was the white seen in flight ? On the rump or lower back
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
Peregrine Falcon
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.