Question 12
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possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Uniform color
Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
Spotted or mottled
Barred crosswise (from side to side)
Has a central spot
Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? YesChange
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? UnknownChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACEChange
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10
What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? UniformChange
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Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileLesser Yellowlegs
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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View profileSpotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.