The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 6 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

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Your observation 6 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 ? Unknown
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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5
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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6
What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Cave Swallow
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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2
Chuck-will's-widow
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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3
Common Poorwill
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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4
Whip-poor-will
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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5
Common Pauraque
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Swallow-like
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.