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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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1 species match

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    Spotted Sandpiper

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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