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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 10 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Blue
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or head
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Common Sandpiper

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Blue
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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