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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 ? Pigeon-sized
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  3. 3
    What colour were the EYES ? Black or dark gray
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  4. 4
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Olive (yellowish-green)
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  6. 6
    WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Barred 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 ? Black or dark gray
    • WHERE was the bird seen ? Southeastern United States
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