The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 6 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 7 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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2
What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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4
What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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5
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Unknown
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6
What colour was the SIDE ? Red, or pink
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7
What colour was the NECK ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Ruddy Duck
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
- What colour was the SIDE ? Red, or pink
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2
Red-necked Grebe
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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3
Common Loon
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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4
Pacific Loon
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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5
Red-throated Loon
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Blue
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.