The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 10 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 9 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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Surfbird
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Purple Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Spotted Sandpiper
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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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