Question 7
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? LongChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profileWilson's Phalarope
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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View profileRed-necked Phalarope
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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View profileAmerican Woodcock
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.