The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 1

What TYPE of bird was seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Warbler-like Sparrow-like Songbird (ground or perching bird) Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird Swallow-like Owl Hawk-like Chicken-like ground bird Chicken-like marsh bird Sandpiper-like Long-legged wader Gull-like, or a Seabird Duck or Goose-like Hummingbird Identify from a Unique Behaviour

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

Comparing your observations with 823 species in the Advisor knowledge base.