Question 7
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possible birds
What SIZE was the TAIL ?
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 6 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 ? UnknownChange
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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 ? YesChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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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 was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? Yes
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View profileShort-eared Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- 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.