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

Question 9 6 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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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 ? Green
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Leading possibilities

6 possibilities remain

1
Least 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 ? Green
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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2
Stilt Sandpiper

Matching variants: Breeding Plumage, Non-breeding Plumage
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 ? Green
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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3
Black-bellied Plover
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 BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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4
Wilson's Snipe
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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5
American Golden-Plover
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 BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.