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Question 12 2 possible birds

Did the breast streaking end abruptly like a bib ?

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  5. 5
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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    WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
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  9. 9
    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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  10. 10
    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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  11. 11
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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2 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    Purple Sandpiper

    Why this matches 8 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • What colour was the BILL ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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  2. 2

    Spotted Sandpiper

    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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
    • WHEN was the bird seen ? Spring
    • What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
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