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

Best matches

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

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 ? 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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Was the HEAD striped ? Yes
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred

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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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Wilson's Snipe
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
- Was the HEAD striped ? Yes
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