Question 9
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possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United StatesChange
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profilePurple Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 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 was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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View profileSolitary Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 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)
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View profileSpotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 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)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.