Question 9
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possible birds
In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ?
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 ? Pigeon-sizedChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pinkChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very longChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Dark band or bands running across the breast or neckChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileGreater Yellowlegs
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Red, or pink
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
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View profileWhimbrel
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Very long
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.