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

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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
  1. 1
    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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Uniform
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    Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? Unknown
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Lesser 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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