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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 6 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

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Northern Jacana
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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