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Question 13 11 possible birds

In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?

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Yes No Unknown

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Your observation 12 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  5. 5
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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  7. 7
    What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  8. 8
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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  9. 9
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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  10. 10
    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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    What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and slender
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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