Question 11
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possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?
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 10 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? BlueChange
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WHEN was the bird seen ? FallChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United StatesChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileAmerican Woodcock
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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View profileCommon 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
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.