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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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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Identification results

2 species matches

  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
    • What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    Pacific Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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