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

Question 6 7 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 5 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
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How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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3
Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Unknown
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
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5
What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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Leading possibilities

7 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Burrowing Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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2
Northern Pygmy-owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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3
Western Screech-Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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4
Eastern Screech-Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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5
Elf Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
- WHERE was the bird seen ? Southwestern United States
- What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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