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

Question 7 6 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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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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3
What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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5
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1
Willet
Why this matches 5 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Red Knot
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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
Spotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 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)
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4
Black-bellied Plover
Why this matches 3 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
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5
American Golden-Plover
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.