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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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  8. 8
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Ruff

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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