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

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 9 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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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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What colour was the THROAT ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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Identification results

1 species match

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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 ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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