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Question 12 2 possible birds

Was the HEAD striped ?

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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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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
American Woodcock
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
Wilson's Snipe
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? No
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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