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 ?

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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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2
What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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3
What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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4
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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2
Lesser Nighthawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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3
Antillean Nighthawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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