The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 6 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 5 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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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 BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Chuck-will's-widow
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Whip-poor-will
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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3
Buff-collared Nightjar
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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