Question 9
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possible birds
Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ?
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 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Red, or pinkChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or hornsChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barredChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRuff
Matching variants: Male Breeding Plumage, Male Non-breeding Plumage
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
- What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Streaked, mottled, spotted, or barred
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View profileSpotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.