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Question 7 2 possible birds

What colour were the LEGS or FEET ?

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
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  2. 2
    What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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  3. 3
    How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
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  4. 4
    What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  5. 5
    What colour was the BELLY ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  6. 6
    What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    American White Ibis

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
    • What colour was the THROAT ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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  2. 2

    Little Blue Heron

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
    • How BIG was the bird ? Goose-sized
    • What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
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