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 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What SHAPE were the wings ? Pointed
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred

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Antillean Nighthawk
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
- What SHAPE were the wings ? Pointed
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Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- What SHAPE were the wings ? Pointed
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