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Question 10 2 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 9 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 ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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  7. 7
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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  8. 8
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Unknown
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  9. 9
    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Dunlin

    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 ? Very long
    • What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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  2. 2

    Stilt Sandpiper

    Matching variants: Breeding Plumage, Non-breeding Plumage

    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 ? Very long
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