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Question 11 11 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?

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Uniform Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred Checkered black and white 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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  5. 5
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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  7. 7
    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  8. 8
    What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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  9. 9
    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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  10. 10
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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