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Your observation 10 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Stilt Sandpiper

    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 BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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