Question 10
3
possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
-
1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
-
2
What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
-
3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
-
4
What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
-
5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? UnknownChange
-
6
What colour was the BILL ? GreenChange
-
7
What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
-
8
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
-
9
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
-
1
View profileRock Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Green
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
-
2
View profileSolitary Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
-
3
View profileWilson's Snipe
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.