Question 9
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possible birds
WHERE was the bird seen ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Northeastern Canada or United States
Southeastern United States
Southwestern United States
Northwestern Canada or United States
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? OwlChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sizedChange
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What colour were the EYES ? White or light grayChange
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? UnknownChange
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Desert, arid grassland, shrubs, cactus, mesquiteChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Has a central spotChange
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What SIZE was the TAIL ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileBurrowing 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 type of environment was the bird seen in? Desert, arid grassland, shrubs, cactus, mesquite
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View profileLong-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)
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.