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 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
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  2. 2
    List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Bobbing the head, tail, or whole body up and down
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  3. 3
    What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Pointing downward
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  4. 4
    How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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  5. 5
    How did the bird fly ? Swooping flight up to a perch
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  6. 6
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

  1. 1

    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
    • How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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