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Your observation 6 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 ? 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 ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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  5. 5
    Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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  6. 6
    What type of environment was the bird seen in? Only or mostly in flight over land
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred
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    Short-eared 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 was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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