The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Best matches

Here’s your shortlist.

These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

Your observation 11 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 ? Unknown
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Unknown
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What colour was the BACK ? Unknown
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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 just slightly beyond the tail
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Identification results

3 species matches

1
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- How far did the WING TIPS extend in relation to the tail while the bird was at rest or landed ? Extended just slightly beyond the tail
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American Golden-Plover
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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Pacific Golden-Plover
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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