The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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What colour was the BILL ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Pileated Woodpecker

Matching variants: Female, Male
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Woodpecker or Tree-clinging bird
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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