Question 6
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possible birds
What SHAPE was the BILL ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Straight and slender
Straight and thick
Conical and slender
Conical and thick
Hooked
Downcurved
Upcurved
Flattened
Crossed at the tips
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged waderChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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3
What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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4
What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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5
What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)Change
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileWhite-faced Ibis
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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View profileTricolored Heron
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
- What colour was the THROAT ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the BACK ? Black, purple, or dark
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.