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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 7 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? Only or mostly in flight over freshwaterChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottledChange
Identification results
1 species match
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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)