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.

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Birdsong field guide

Black-winged Myna

Acridotheres melanopterus

A strikingly white, critically endangered starling endemic to Indonesia, characterized by its contrasting black wing feathers and bare yellow facial skin.

What it sounds like

A loud and complex repertoire consisting of harsh screeching notes, melodic whistles, and rhythmic chattering.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

The species is under severe threat from the illegal songbird trade, which has driven wild populations to the brink of extinction.
It is currently listed as Critically Endangered, with the majority of the remaining wild population restricted to protected national parks.
It is a cavity-nester that utilizes tree hollows or crevices in rock faces to raise its young.
The bird maintains an omnivorous diet, foraging for a variety of insects, seasonal fruits, and nectar in open landscapes.
Intensive captive breeding and reintroduction programs are the primary conservation tools currently preventing the species' total disappearance.

Habitat

Open woodlands, savannas, and agricultural plains, primarily in lowland areas.

Range

Endemic to Indonesia, specifically the islands of Java, Bali, and Madura.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bank MynaAcridotheres ginginianus Burmese MynaAcridotheres burmannicus Collared MynaAcridotheres albocinctus Common MynaAcridotheres tristis Crested MynaAcridotheres cristatellus Great MynaAcridotheres grandis Javan MynaAcridotheres javanicus Jungle MynaAcridotheres fuscus

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