How accurate is Birdsong's bird identifier?

It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

Is my recording stored?

No. Your audio is used to identify the bird in the moment and isn't saved to our servers. The birds you confirm are kept as cards in your own field journal; the recordings themselves are not.

Is the bird identifier free?

Yes — identify birds every day for free, no account required. Birdsong Pro ($3.99/mo or $39.99/yr) unlocks unlimited IDs, full field guides, your growing collection, and shareable Field Report cards.

Do I need an account or internet to identify a bird?

You'll need a connection to identify, since the AI runs in the cloud. No account is needed to try it — sign in with Google or email to save your field journal and sync it across devices.

Birdsong field guide

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

A large, highly intelligent, all-black passerine ubiquitous across North America. Known for its complex social structures, it is a hallmark of both rural and urban landscapes.

What it sounds like

A harsh, rhythmic 'caw-caw-caw', along with various rattles, clicks, and occasional mimicry.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Rory Nefdt · United StatesCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Crows are capable of recognizing and remembering individual human faces for several years.
They are known to use tools and can solve complex, multi-step puzzles through logical reasoning.
Young crows often remain with their parents for up to five years to help raise subsequent broods of siblings.
The species is extremely susceptible to West Nile Virus, which can be fatal to local populations within days.
During winter, they form massive communal roosts that can number from a few hundred to over two million individuals.

Habitat

Open woods, agricultural fields, city parks, and suburban areas.

Range

Found throughout most of North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Australian RavenCorvus coronoides Banggai CrowCorvus unicolor Bismarck CrowCorvus insularis Bougainville CrowCorvus meeki Brown-headed CrowCorvus fuscicapillus Brown-necked RavenCorvus ruficollis Cape CrowCorvus capensis Carrion CrowCorvus corone

Heard a American Crow?

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