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

Question 9 2 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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Your observation 8 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 ? Unknown
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How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Western Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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2
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Smaller than a sparrow
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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