The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 4 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 6 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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2
What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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5
What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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6
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
Sora
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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2
Black Rail
Why this matches 3 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
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3
Yellow Rail
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
Corn Crake
Why this matches 3 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
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.