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Your observation 7 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 ? Crow-sized
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    Was the HEAD striped ? Yes
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Identification results

1 species match

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    Whimbrel

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
    • What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • Was the HEAD striped ? Yes
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