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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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Green
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Stilt Sandpiper

    Why this matches 5 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 were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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