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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Best matches

Here’s your shortlist.

These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

Your observation 6 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 ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  5. 5
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Blue
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

2 species matches

  1. 1

    American Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    Pacific Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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