The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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What colour was the BILL ? Yellow
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Brandt's Cormorant
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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