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Question 9 6 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?

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Uniform color Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail) Spotted or mottled Barred crosswise (from side to side) Has a central spot Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck Unknown

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    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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    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  8. 8
    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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6 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    Red Knot

    Why this matches 6 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  2. 2

    Marbled Godwit

    Why this matches 6 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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  3. 3

    American Woodcock

    Why this matches 5 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
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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  4. 4

    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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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  5. 5

    Bar-tailed Godwit

    Matching variants: Breeding Plumage, Non-breeding Plumage

    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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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