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Question 8 5 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 7 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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3
What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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4
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Leading possibilities

5 possibilities remain

1
Wilson's Phalarope
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
Red-necked Phalarope
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
Ruff

Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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4
American Golden-Plover
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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5
Pacific Golden-Plover
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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