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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? Unknown
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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    What were the EYE markings if any ? Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Surfbird

    Why this matches 7 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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