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 ? Southeastern United States
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Anhinga

Matching variants: Female or Immature, Male
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 ? Southeastern United States
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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