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Your observation 9 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 ? Unknown
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BILL ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Red, or pink
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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    What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Red Phalarope

    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 BREAST ? Red, or pink
    • What colour was the BACK ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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