The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 5 5 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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 ? Swallow-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

5 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Common Swift
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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2
Fork-tailed Swift
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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3
White-collared Swift
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Pointed or wedge-shaped
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4
Black Swift
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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5
Purple Martin
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.