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Question 6 2 possible birds

What SIZE was the TAIL ?

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Owl
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  2. 2
    How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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  3. 3
    What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Black, purple, or dark
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  4. 4
    What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
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  5. 5
    Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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2 possibilities remain

1 rule inferred
  1. 1

    Great Gray 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 ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
    • Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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  2. 2

    Northern Hawk-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 ? Black, purple, or dark
    • What colour were the EYES ? Yellow or olive
    • Did the owl have EAR TUFTS ? No
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