The eBirdr field guide

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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

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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 ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and down
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3
What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Flicking
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4
How did the bird fly ? With long neck extended (large birds)
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5
What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
American Dipper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and down
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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2
Winter Wren
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and down
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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3
Gray Vireo
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
- What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Flicking
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Wooded freshwater habitat
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