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

Question 6 4 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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Your observation 5 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
What colour were the EYES ? Unknown
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4
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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5
What type of environment was the bird seen in? Desert, arid grassland, shrubs, cactus, mesquite
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Leading possibilities

4 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred

1
Burrowing Owl
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Desert, arid grassland, shrubs, cactus, mesquite
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2
Northern Hawk-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 ? Black, purple, or dark
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3
Barred Owl
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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4
Spotted Owl
Why this matches 2 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Pigeon-sized
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Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.