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

Question 7 3 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 6 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
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  2. 2
    How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
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  3. 3
    Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Unknown
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  4. 4
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Northwestern Canada or United States
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  5. 5
    What colour were the EYES ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Open ocean; beyond sight of land
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Northern Pygmy-owl

    Why this matches 3 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
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  2. 2

    Western Screech-Owl

    Why this matches 3 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
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  3. 3

    Flammulated Owl

    Why this matches 3 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
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