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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

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One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 9 answers recorded · open to review or change
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    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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    How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Blue
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    What colour was the BILL ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Uniform color
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    What SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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    What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the head
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Whimbrel

    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 SHAPE was the BILL ? Straight and thick
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