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One bird stands out.

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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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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    What colour was the BILL ? Green
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  5. 5
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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  6. 6
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Whimbrel

    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 ? Pigeon-sized
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