The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 4 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

Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.

Your observation 3 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
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2
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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3
Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Burrowing Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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2
Northern Pygmy-owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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3
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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4
Boreal Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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5
Elf Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.