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Best matches

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These birds fit your observations best, ranked by the strength of the matching evidence.

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 ? Pigeon-sized
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  3. 3
    What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
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  4. 4
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Unknown
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  5. 5
    Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Unknown
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  6. 6
    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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Identification results

2 species matches

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Northern Hawk-Owl

    Why this matches 4 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
    • What SIZE was the TAIL ? Very Long
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    Long-eared Owl

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
    • How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
    • What colour were the EYES ? White or light gray
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