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This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 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 ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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  5. 5
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Rock Sandpiper

    Why this matches 6 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the BELLY ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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