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Your observation 8 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 ? Green
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BACK ? Blue
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Red-necked Phalarope

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
    • What colour was the BACK ? Blue
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