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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 12 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 ? Yellow
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BACK ? Yellow
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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    How far did the WING TIPS extend in relation to the tail while the bird was at rest or landed ? Extended well beyond the tail
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Identification results

1 species match

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    White-rumped Sandpiper

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
    • Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
    • How far did the WING TIPS extend in relation to the tail while the bird was at rest or landed ? Extended well beyond the tail
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