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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 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  3. 3
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  7. 7
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
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Identification results

1 species match

  1. 1

    Ruff

    Why this matches 5 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
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