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Question 7 4 possible birds

In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?

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Your observation 6 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 ? Green
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  3. 3
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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  4. 4
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  6. 6
    What were the EYE markings if any ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    Wilson's Phalarope

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  2. 2

    Red Knot

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  3. 3

    Stilt Sandpiper

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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  4. 4

    Red-necked Phalarope

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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