The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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

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Your observation 7 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Whip-poor-will
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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2
Buff-collared Nightjar
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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