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Your observation 8 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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  3. 3
    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Buff-breasted Sandpiper

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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