The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 7 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Blue
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Painted Redstart
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Warbler-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.