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 11 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 ? Unknown
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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Was the HEAD striped ? Unknown
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred

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American Woodcock
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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Wilson's Snipe
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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