The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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

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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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? Red, or pink
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What colour were the WINGS ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

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Little Blue Heron
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
- What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? Red, or pink
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2
Limpkin
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour were the WINGS ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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