The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 6 5 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 5 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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4
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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5
What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

5 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Double-crested Cormorant
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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2
Anhinga
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
Brandt's Cormorant
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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4
Great Cormorant
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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5
Red-faced Cormorant
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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