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 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 ? Holding the neck in an S-shaped curve or hunched position near the body
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  3. 3
    What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Pointing downward
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  4. 4
    How did the bird fly ? Hovering or stationary
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  5. 5
    How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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  6. 6
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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Identification results

2 species matches

  1. 1

    Golden-crowned Kinglet

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • How did the bird fly ? Hovering or stationary
    • How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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    Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • How did the bird fly ? Hovering or stationary
    • How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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