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Question 9 3 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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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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  2. 2
    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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  4. 4
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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  6. 6
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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  7. 7
    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  8. 8
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    Ruff

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  2. 2

    American Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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  3. 3

    Pacific Golden-Plover

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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