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Question 9 3 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?

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Uniform color Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail) Spotted or mottled Barred crosswise (from side to side) Has a central spot Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck Unknown

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Your observation 8 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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Surfbird
Why this matches 6 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 ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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2
Common 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)
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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3
Spotted Sandpiper
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 THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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