The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 7 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 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
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2
What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Green
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5
What colour was the SIDE ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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6
What colour were the CHEEKS ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Bumblebee Hummingbird
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Green
- What colour was the SIDE ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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2
Lucifer Hummingbird
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Green
- What colour was the SIDE ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Green
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4
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Green
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5
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Hummingbird
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Green
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