The eBirdr field guide

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

Was the HEAD striped ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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2
What colour was the BELLY ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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4
What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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6
What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Red Knot
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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2
Stilt Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.