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?

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

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Birdsong field guide

Azure-winged Magpie

Cyanopica cyanus

A slender, elegant corvid distinguished by its striking azure-blue wings and tail, contrasting with a jet-black cap and pale grey-fawn body.

What it sounds like

A harsh, rasping, and ascending nasal 'zreeee' or a metallic 'kwee-er' call.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ding Li Yong · MongoliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

They exhibit 'proactive prosociality,' a rare form of altruism where individuals share food with peers without being prompted.
The species is highly gregarious, typically moving in noisy, communal family groups of 15 to 30 individuals.
They practice cooperative breeding, with non-breeding 'helpers' assisting the primary pair in feeding and defending the brood.
While once considered a single species with the Iberian Magpie, genetic evidence shows they have been separate lineages for over a million years.
Their diet is highly seasonal, shifting from insects and invertebrates in summer to nuts, seeds, and soft fruits in winter.

Habitat

Open coniferous and deciduous forests, orchards, parks, and urban gardens.

Range

East Asia, including China, Korea, Japan, and southeastern Russia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Iberian MagpieCyanopica cooki

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