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Question 13 13 possible birds

What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?

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Uniform Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred Checkered black and white 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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    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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    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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    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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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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  10. 10
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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