The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 6 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 ? Yellow
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3
What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
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5
Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
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6
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

3 rules inferred

1
Northern Waterthrush
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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2
Louisiana Waterthrush
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- Did the WINGS have STRIPES or PATCHES ? No
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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