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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 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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    Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? No
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    What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ? Dark
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Solitary 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? No
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