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
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
    Change
  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
    Change
  3. 3
    What colour was the BACK ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    Change
  4. 4
    What colour was the BELLY ? Yellow
    Change
  5. 5
    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
    Change
  6. 6
    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
    Change
  7. 7
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
    Change

Identification results

1 species match

  1. 1

    Marbled Godwit

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
    • In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
    View profile

Comparing your observations with 658 species in the Advisor knowledge base.

Start over