The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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 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 ? Pigeon-sized
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3
What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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4
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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5
What type of environment was the bird seen in? Freshwater marsh or wetland
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Northern Hawk-Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Gray, or blue-gray
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