The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 6 6 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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3
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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4
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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5
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Seaside Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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2
Henslow's Sparrow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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3
Little Bunting
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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4
Reed Bunting
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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5
Le Conte's Sparrow
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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