The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 6 6 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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5
What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1
Eurasian Dotterel
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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2
Spotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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3
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 LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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4
Upland Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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5
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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