Merlin Bird ID

Editor's Review

Ever wondered about that chirping friend you spotted in your backyard? 🤔 With Merlin Bird ID, identifying birds becomes an enchanting adventure! 🌟 This isn't just another bird app; it’s like having a magical guide, powered by eBird, the world's most extensive database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos. 📚

Merlin Bird ID offers four delightful ways to unveil the identities of birds. 🔍 Answer a few simple questions about the bird you saw, upload a photo 📸, record its song 🎶, or explore the birds of a specific region. Whether you're a curious beginner or an avid birder, Merlin has something for everyone! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Why will you adore Merlin? ❤️

• Expert Insights: Gain access to expert ID tips, range maps, stunning photos, and captivating sounds, all designed to sharpen your birding skills. 🎓
• Daily Discoveries: Start each day with a new 'Bird of the Day,' tailored just for you! 📅
• Location-Based Lists: Receive customized lists of birds you can spot in your area or during your travels, anywhere on the globe! 🌎
• Personal Sightings: Keep a record of your sightings and build a personal list of all the birds you encounter. 📝

Machine Learning Magic 🤖

Thanks to Visipedia, Merlin's Sound ID and Photo ID features utilize advanced machine learning to identify birds from photos and sounds. 📷🎤 Merlin's ability to recognize bird species comes from analyzing millions of photos and sounds collected by bird enthusiasts at eBird.org and archived in the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 🦉

Amazing Content 🎁

Merlin offers bird packs filled with photos, songs, calls, and identification assistance for regions worldwide, including Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, and more. 🌍

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's mission is to explore and protect Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. 🌿 We provide Merlin for free, thanks to the generosity of Cornell Lab members, supporters, and citizen-science contributors. 🙏

Features

• Identify birds by answering simple questions

• Identify birds by uploading a photo

• Identify birds by recording a singing bird

• Explore birds in a specific region

• Expert ID tips, range maps, photos, and sounds

• Personalized Bird of the Day feature

• Customized lists of birds by location

• Keep track of sightings

Pros

• Expert tips and maps to enhance birding skills

• Personalized 'Bird of the Day' for daily discovery

• Customized lists based on location

• Track your sightings and build a personal list

• Powered by machine learning for accurate results

Cons

• Reliance on user-submitted data for accuracy

• Accuracy can vary based on bird pack availability