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

Beautiful Firetail

Stagonopleura bella

A small, secretive finch endemic to southeastern Australia, distinguished by its fine black-and-white barring and a vibrant crimson rump.

What it sounds like

A mournful, drawn-out, upward-slurring whistle often described as 'wee-eeee'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only member of the firetail genus native to Tasmania and its surrounding islands.
The species builds a large, bottle-shaped nest featuring a long side-entrance tunnel to deter predators.
Both males and females possess a striking bright red bill and a black mask around the eyes.
Unlike many gregarious finches, they are shy and typically seen only in pairs or small family groups.
They are primarily granivorous but supplement their diet with insects and larvae during the breeding season.

Habitat

Dense coastal heaths, tea-tree thickets, and damp forest undergrowth near water.

Range

Southeastern Australia, including coastal New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Diamond FiretailStagonopleura guttata Red-eared FiretailStagonopleura oculata

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