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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 11 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour was the BILL ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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    Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? No
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Wilson's Snipe

    Why this matches 3 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)
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