The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 11 3 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 10 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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3
How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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4
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Uniform
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What colour were the WINGS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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10
What SHAPE was the BILL ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

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American Avocet
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour were the WINGS ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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2
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
Whimbrel
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.