The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 9 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

Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.

Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
Change
2
What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
Change
3
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
Change
4
What colour was the BELLY ? Yellow
Change
5
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
Change
6
What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
Change

Leading possibilities

9 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Northern Flicker
Why this matches 3 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
View profile
2
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
View profile
3
Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
View profile
4
Common Pauraque
Why this matches 3 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
View profile
5
Antillean Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
View profile

Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.