The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 9 3 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 8 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 ? Unknown
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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4
How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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5
What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour were the CHEEKS ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Clapper Rail
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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2
King Rail
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What colour were the CHEEKS ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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3
Corn Crake
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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