Question 11
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possible birds
What SHAPE was the BILL ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Straight and slender
Straight and thick
Conical and slender
Conical and thick
Hooked
Downcurved
Upcurved
Flattened
Crossed at the tips
Unknown
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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3
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 ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? UnknownChange
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9
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform colorChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eyeChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profileSpotted Redshank
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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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View profileAmerican Woodcock
Why this matches 4 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 FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
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View profileWilson's Snipe
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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