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Question 9 2 possible birds

What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ?

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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 ? Red, or pink
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

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Red Knot
Why this matches 7 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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