Question 13
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possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 12 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 ? UnknownChange
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? UnknownChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACEChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileSolitary 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 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
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View profileWilson's Snipe
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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