The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 9 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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

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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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What colour was the NECK ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BACK ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

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Red-breasted Merganser
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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Great Cormorant
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
Wawa Goose
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the NECK ? Black, purple, or dark
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