Question 9
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possible birds
What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light area between the bill and the eye
Light area over, below, behind or around the eye
Light area running up the side of the neck or head
Sideburn stripe running down beneath the eye
Dark area behind, under, through or around the eye
Crest of feathers on top of the head
Ear "tufts" or horns
NONE of the above or a PLAIN unmarked FACE
Unknown
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 ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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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 ? MediumChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileSolitary Sandpiper
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 PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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View profileRuff
Matching variants: Female, Male Breeding Plumage
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 LENGTH was the BILL ? Medium
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