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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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    What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Red-necked Phalarope

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
    • In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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