The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 6 9 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

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
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2
What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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4
What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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5
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
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Leading possibilities

9 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
American Black Duck
Why this matches 4 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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2
Pied-billed Grebe
Why this matches 4 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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3
Mottled Duck
Why this matches 4 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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4
Mallard
Why this matches 4 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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5
Yellow-billed Loon
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.