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Question 7 2 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?

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Uniform Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred Checkered black and white Unknown

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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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

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Red Knot
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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Red Phalarope
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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