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Your observation 7 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
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    What colour was the BILL ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Ruff

    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 ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Yellow
    • What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area between the bill and the eye
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