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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 6 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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? YesChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileTricolored Heron
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Long-legged wader
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- What colour was the BACK ? White, or pale (grayish-white)
- What colour was the TOP of HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark