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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? GreenChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)Change
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How far did the WING TIPS extend in relation to the tail while the bird was at rest or landed ? Did NOT extend beyond the tailChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? ShortChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileSemipalmated Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
- How far did the WING TIPS extend in relation to the tail while the bird was at rest or landed ? Did NOT extend beyond the tail
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short