Question 9
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possible birds
Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 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 ? BlueChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)Change
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
3 possibilities remain
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View profileSolitary Sandpiper
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 PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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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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View profileRuff
Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage
Why this matches 3 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
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.