Question 9
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? UnknownChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? ShortChange
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What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ? LightChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileSemipalmated Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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View profileBuff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
- What color was the UNDERSURFACE of the wing as seen in flight ? Light
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.