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 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open area: field, prairie, meadow, farmland, tundra
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What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Spruce Grouse
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open area: field, prairie, meadow, farmland, tundra
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Square or slightly notched at the end
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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