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

Question 7 4 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
American Golden-Plover
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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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2
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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
Pacific Golden-Plover
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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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4
Ruff

Matching variants: Female, Male Non-breeding Plumage
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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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