Question 8
2
possible birds
WHERE was the bird seen ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Northeastern Canada or United States
Southeastern United States
Southwestern United States
Northwestern Canada or United States
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 7 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 ? Crow-sizedChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? YellowChange
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Was the HEAD striped ? YesChange
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? YesChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Crest of feathers on top of the headChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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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 ? Crow-sized
- Was the HEAD striped ? Yes
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View profileBristle-thighed Curlew
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- Was the HEAD striped ? Yes
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.