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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 11 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 ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? YellowChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottledChange
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? NoChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? MediumChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileSolitary Sandpiper
Why this matches 7 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 BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium