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

Question 6 8 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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Your observation 5 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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Leading possibilities

8 possibilities remain

1
Lesser Yellowlegs
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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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Ruff

Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage
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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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3
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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4
Black-bellied Plover
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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5
Red Phalarope
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 THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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