Question 9
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possible birds
What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Uniform color
Streaked lengthwise (from head to tail)
Spotted or mottled
Barred crosswise (from side to side)
Has a central spot
Dark band or bands running across the breast or neck
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 ? Pigeon-sizedChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? YellowChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? LongChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was on the BACK ? Checkered black and whiteChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Ear "tufts" or hornsChange
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United StatesChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBristle-thighed Curlew
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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View profileWhimbrel
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.