The eBirdr field guide

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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

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 ? Larger than a goose
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  3. 3
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  4. 4
    What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  5. 5
    What colour TAIL PATTERN was there if any ? Dark and light bands across it
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  6. 6
    How was the bird SEEN BEST ? In flight
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Bald Eagle

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hawk-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
    • What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • How was the bird SEEN BEST ? In flight
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