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 ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
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What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Great Cormorant
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- How BIG was the bird ? Larger than a goose
- What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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