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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
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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 ? Red, or pinkChange
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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
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What were the EYE markings if any ? NoneChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barredChange
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Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ? YesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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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 ? Red, or pink
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States