The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 3 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 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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2
What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pink
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5
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Unknown
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6
What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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7
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Zenaida Dove
Why this matches 5 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 BELLY ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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2
Northern Flicker

Matching variants: Female, Male
Why this matches 4 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.