The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 9 4 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change

1
What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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2
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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5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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6
What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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7
WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
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8
What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1
Black-bellied Plover
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 BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Least Sandpiper
Why this matches 4 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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
American Golden-Plover
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 BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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4
Pacific Golden-Plover
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 BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Winter
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.