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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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    How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Saltwater marsh or wetland
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very short
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Upland Sandpiper

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
    • How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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