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This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  5. 5
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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  6. 6
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spot
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Ruff

    Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage, Male Non-breeding Plumage

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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