Question 10
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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 9 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 ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)Change
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What colour was the BILL ? UnknownChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? LongChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and whiteChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileRock 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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View profileStilt Sandpiper
Matching variants: Breeding Plumage, Non-breeding Plumage
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 ? Olive (yellowish-green)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- What colour was the BREAST ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.