The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 8 10 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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5
What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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6
What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

10 possibilities remain

1
Long-billed Dowitcher
Why this matches 4 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 ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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2
Short-billed Dowitcher
Why this matches 4 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 ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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3
Red Knot
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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4
Stilt Sandpiper
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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5
Red Phalarope
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.