Question 8
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possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Uniform color
Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
Spotted or mottled
Barred crosswise (from side to side)
Has a central spot
Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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3
What LENGTH was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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4
What colour was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pinkChange
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WHEN was the bird seen ? SpringChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRed Phalarope
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
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2
View profileAmerican Woodcock
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.