The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 9 3 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

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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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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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4
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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Why this matches 6 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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2
Spotted Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 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)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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3
Black-bellied Plover
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Short
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