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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 ? Red, or pink
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Ruff

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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