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

Question 10 4 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 9 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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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 ? Unknown
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
Marbled Godwit
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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2
Stilt Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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3
Bar-tailed Godwit
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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4
Ruff
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.