The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 6 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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5
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Spotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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2
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.