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 4 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
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2
List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Hawking for insects from an exposed perch
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3
What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Unknown
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4
How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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Identification results

2 species matches

1
Loggerhead Shrike
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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2
Northern Shrike
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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