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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

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 ? Very long
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Stilt Sandpiper

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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