The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 6 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 ? Unknown
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5
What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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6
What colour was the BACK ? Blue
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Budgerigar
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the BELLY ? Green
- What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
- What colour was the BACK ? Blue
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2
Chestnut-collared Longspur
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Songbird (ground or perching bird)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.