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Question 8 8 possible birds

In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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Leading possibilities

8 possibilities remain

1
Spotted Redshank
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 THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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2
Surfbird
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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3
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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4
Purple Sandpiper
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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5
Green Sandpiper
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.