The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 4 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Very short Short Medium Long Very long Unknown

Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.

Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
Change
2
What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
Change
3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
Change
4
What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
Change
5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
Change
6
WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
Change

Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
Ruff
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
View profile
2
Red Phalarope
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
View profile
3
American Woodcock
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
View profile
4
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
View profile

Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.