The eBirdr field guide

Bird Advisor

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

Question 7 3 possible birds

WHERE was the bird seen ?

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Northeastern Canada or United States Southeastern United States Southwestern United States Northwestern Canada or United States

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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 ? Crow-sized
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3
What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
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What colour were the EYES ? Black or dark gray
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What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
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Leading possibilities

3 possibilities remain

2 rules inferred

1
Barn Owl
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What colour were the EYES ? Black or dark gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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2
Barred Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What colour were the EYES ? Black or dark gray
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
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Spotted Owl
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What colour were the EYES ? Black or dark gray
- What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Spotted or mottled
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