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

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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2
What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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3
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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4
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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5
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Mourning Dove
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
Common Ground-Dove
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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4
Ruddy Ground-Dove
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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5
Spotted Dove
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.