The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 4 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 ? Sandpiper-like
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Was the HEAD striped ? Unknown
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Bristle-thighed Curlew
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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2
Far Eastern Curlew
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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3
Whimbrel
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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4
Long-billed Curlew
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.