The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 5 2 possible birds

What SHAPE was the TAIL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Square or slightly notched at the end Rounded at the end Pointed or wedge-shaped Forked Unknown

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

Your observation 4 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
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 ? Green
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4
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Budgerigar
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BELLY ? Green
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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2
Black-faced Grassquit
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.