The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 6 2 possible birds

What SHAPE were the wings ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Pointed Rounded Unknown

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Your observation 5 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 ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Common Nighthawk
Why this matches 3 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
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Sharp-shinned Hawk

Matching variants: Immature, Sharp-shinned Hawk
Why this matches 3 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
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