The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

What was the sex of the bird ?

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Male Female Unknown

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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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

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Black-throated Blue Warbler
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Bay-breasted Warbler
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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