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

Question 7 3 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Northern Jacana
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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2
Virginia Rail
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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3
Yellow Rail
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like marsh bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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