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Your observation 8 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 ? Pigeon-sized
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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    What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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Identification results

2 species matches

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    American Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
    • What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
    • What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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    Pacific Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
    • What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
    • What colour was the BACK ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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