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I have the 7D2 and my wife has the 80D. I agree that the AF on the 7D2 has more options but when it comes to Af at f8 the zone options on the 80D would win out for me over the single point of the 7D2, and the zones on the 80D give more flexibility on composition. In good light.
I have not stress-tested the 80D AF in lower light levels which would be more important for me (and probably yourself considering you are in Edmonton) but I am assuming the dual processors of the 7D2 would offer significant advantages.
It also depends on what you shoot - distant large wildlife, closer fast moving wildlife etc and the tracking performance you need.
I also agree with comments above that, given you are admittedly new to wildlife photography, your skill as a photographer (including fieldcraft to get close to the subject) will override any advantages of fast AF.
Regards tilting screens, after a while of using my micro4/3 cameras which have it, I really miss that facility when I pickup my 7D2 again, especially when shooting macro or using a tripod for landscape.
Overall, my advice would be to keep the 80D for now and get used to it. It seems that you are not yet so far into birding that it is a key driver and you never know, it may remain a peripheral interest and the 80D does have its advantages with the smaller size (you are more likely to take it with you) and the movable screen.
In a year or so you will have a better idea of your priorities and can probably get a 7D2 (ifyouw antone) at a better price than the deal you are offered now.
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