The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
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What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Ringed Kingfisher
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Blue
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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