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Question 8 4 possible birds

Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ?

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
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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3
How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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4
What colour was the BILL ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
Willet
Why this matches 6 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
Red Knot
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the BILL ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
Upland Sandpiper
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 LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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4
Ruff
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.