The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 6 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.

Your observation 5 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 ? Turning over stones
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3
What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Pointing upward or cocked over its back
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4
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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5
How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Cactus Wren
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Pointing upward or cocked over its back
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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2
Loggerhead Shrike
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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3
Northern Shrike
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.