The eBirdr field guide

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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 6 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 ? Unknown
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What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

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 BREAST ? Yellow
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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