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Question 9 3 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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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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5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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7
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
White-rumped 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 BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
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2
Wilson's Snipe
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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3
Ruff
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
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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