The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

Here’s your shortlist.

These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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3
Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Unknown
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4
WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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5
What SIZE was the TAIL ? Medium
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Identification results

3 species matches

1 rule inferred

1
Eastern Screech-Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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2
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What SIZE was the TAIL ? Medium
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Boreal Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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