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Your observation 7 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. 3
    Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Unknown
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    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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    What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over saltwater
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    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Short
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    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 ? Northwestern Canada or United States
    • What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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