Question 11
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 10 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? MediumChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-grayChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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WHEN was the bird seen ? FallChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the headChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRed Phalarope
Why this matches 6 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 LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
- WHEN was the bird seen ? Fall
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View profileBuff-breasted 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 ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
- What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.