FAQ
Is there a way I can view which species are moving on to the next round? You can look at the master spreadsheet, which outlines the hierarchy for all the polls. Black boxes with species names in them indicate results from completed polls.
What metrics am I supposed to judge the "best" bird by? Follow your heart. Look at the birds and ask your soul which one is the best. Or go on a research binge! Learn something wild about a bird! There's no wrong answer.
Can I submit propaganda or will you reblog it? Starting with the tribe-level polls, I will be periodically reblogging propaganda added to posts. If you want to ensure that I see your propaganda, an @ mention will make it easier to see in my notes. I am currently not accepting propaganda via submissions.
How are polls ordered? Polls will progress through taxonomic classification groups, starting with genus groups and progressing upward. Some species may not be included in earlier polls because there are few species within the larger taxonomic ranks. (e.g. a species that is the only member of its subfamily will progress automatically to the family-level polls.)
Can you label the photos with alt text? No, with the sheer number of polls and photos I post, this is not a reasonable request. In the context of this poll, it would not actually be useful for visually impaired people. For matching photos to answers, I recommend counting.
When will you post my favorite bird? I may have already, so search their genus name! If they haven't been posted yet, have patience. Every bird will have its day. Please understand, there are so many birds.
