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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 11 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 ? Yellow
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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 ? Spotted or mottled
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Unknown
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Ruff

    Why this matches 4 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)
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