Best matches
Here’s your shortlist.
These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.
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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform colorChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eyeChange
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Was the HEAD striped ? YesChange
Identification results
2 species matches
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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 PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
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View profileWilson's Snipe
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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- Was the HEAD striped ? Yes