The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

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 ? Duck or Goose-like
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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5
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour was the BELLY ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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Identification results

1 species match

2 rules inferred

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Long-tailed Duck
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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