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Question 7 3 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?

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Uniform Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred Checkered black and white Unknown

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Red, or pink
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  3. 3
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? Yellow
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  6. 6
    WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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3 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    American Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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  2. 2

    Pacific Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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  3. 3

    Buff-breasted Sandpiper

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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