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

Question 9 3 possible birds

How BIG was the bird ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Smaller than a sparrow Sparrow-sized Robin-sized Pigeon-sized Crow-sized Goose-sized Larger than a goose

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Your observation 8 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Spotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
Upland Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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3
Ruff

Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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