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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 10 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 ? Unknown
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    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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    What colour was the BILL ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Wood Sandpiper

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
    • In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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