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

Question 5 4 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.

Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.

Your observation 4 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 ? No
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  4. 4
    What SIZE was the TAIL ? Unknown
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Burrowing Owl

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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  2. 2

    Northern Pygmy-owl

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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  3. 3

    Elf Owl

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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  4. 4

    Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

    Why this matches 3 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
    • How BIG was the bird ? Sparrow-sized
    • Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.