The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 6 7 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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

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

Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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2
What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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5
What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Lark Bunting
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
House Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
Common Redpoll
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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4
Hoary Redpoll
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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5
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.