The eBirdr field guide

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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spot
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Yellow
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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  7. 7
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Broad dark band across the tip
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Identification results

1 species match

3 rules inferred
  1. 1

    Savannah Sparrow

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sparrow-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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