The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 2 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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Your observation 6 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 ? Blue
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6
WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Red Phalarope
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 ? Red, or pink
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
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2
American Woodcock
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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