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Your observation 7 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 ? Sparrow-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Green
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Stilt Sandpiper

    Matching variants: Breeding Plumage, Non-breeding Plumage

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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