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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 10 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 ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or horns
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    What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and white
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Northern Jacana

    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 was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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