The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 8 2 possible birds

WHEN was the bird seen ?

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Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
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What colour was the THROAT ? Red, or pink
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What colour was the BACK ? Yellow
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
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Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

1
Marbled Godwit
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? No
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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2
Bar-tailed Godwit
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
- What colour was the BREAST ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.