The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 10 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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Your observation 9 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 ? Red, or pink
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3
What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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4
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Forked
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Unknown
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What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Atlantic Puffin
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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2
Parakeet Auklet
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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3
Pink-footed Shearwater
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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