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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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  3. 3
    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  4. 4
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Buff-breasted Sandpiper

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Yellow
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