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Question 9 4 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?

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Uniform color Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail) Spotted or mottled Barred crosswise (from side to side) Has a central spot Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck Unknown

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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 ? 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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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
Stilt Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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2
Ruff

Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage
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
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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3
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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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4
American Woodcock
Why this matches 3 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
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