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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 9 3 possible birds

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

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Your observation 8 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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3
How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Ruff
Why this matches 7 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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2
Red Phalarope
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 ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Summer
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3
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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