The eBirdr field guide

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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 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 ? Green
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Brandt's Cormorant
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Gull-like, or a Seabird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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