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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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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1 species match

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    Stilt Sandpiper

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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