The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 7 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 ? Crow-sized
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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Identification results

1 species match

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American Black Oystercatcher
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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