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

Blue-crowned Parakeet

Thectocercus acuticaudatus

A medium-sized Neotropical parrot distinguished by its bright green plumage and a prominent dull-blue wash across its forehead and crown.

What it sounds like

Loud, raucous, and metallic screeches, typically sounding like a high-pitched 'kree-ah'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Rolf A. de By · ArgentinaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It gained significant pop-culture recognition as the titular star of the 1998 film 'Paulie'.
This species exhibits a bi-colored beak, featuring a horn-colored upper mandible and a blackish lower mandible.
They are highly social birds that often form communal roosts containing several hundred individuals outside of the breeding season.
While primarily nesting in tree cavities, some populations are known to utilize holes in sandstone cliffs.
Their diet is highly adaptable, ranging from traditional seeds and fruits to cactus crops in more arid environments.

Habitat

Dry woodlands, savannas, thorn scrub, and agricultural edges.

Range

Widespread across South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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