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Question 9 2 possible birds

What LENGTH was the BILL ?

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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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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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What colour was the BILL ? Green
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What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Solitary 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 ? Green
- What colour was the BREAST ? Black, purple, or dark
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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2
Wilson's Snipe
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Green
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