The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

What colour were the WING TIPS ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Black or dark gray White or light gray Unknown

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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2
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Blue
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Glaucous-winged Gull
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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2
Western Gull
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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