The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 9 2 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

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Square or slightly notched at the end Rounded at the end Pointed or wedge-shaped Forked Unknown

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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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4
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Unknown
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred

1
Worm-eating Warbler
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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2
Black-faced Grassquit
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What were the EYE markings if any ? None
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