The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 6 3 possible birds

Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ?

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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2
What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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3
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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4
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Common Redpoll
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Hoary Redpoll
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
Common Poorwill
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.