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 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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Identification results

2 species matches

1
Corn Crake
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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Yellow Rail
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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