Question 12
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
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 ? Red, or pinkChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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WHEN was the bird seen ? SummerChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or hornsChange
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What colour was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barredChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRuff
Why this matches 8 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
- What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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View profileBuff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.