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

California Condor

Gymnogyps californianus

The California Condor is the largest North American land bird, a critically endangered scavenger characterized by its massive wingspan and distinctive bald head. It is a flagship species for wildlife conservation, having been saved from the brink of extinction through intensive captive breeding.

What it sounds like

Mostly silent; vocalizations are limited to guttural hisses and low-frequency grunts during social interactions.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It possesses a wingspan of up to 9.5 feet, the widest of any bird species in North America.
Adults have featherless heads that flush various colors, such as pink or yellow, to communicate emotional states.
They are among the world's longest-living birds, with potential lifespans exceeding 60 years.
The species is capable of soaring up to 15,000 feet and traveling over 150 miles in a single day searching for carrion.
Lacking a syrinx, the condor cannot produce complex songs and is restricted to making grunts, hisses, and wheezes.

Habitat

Rocky shrubland, coniferous forests, and oak savannas, typically near large cliffs or tall trees for nesting and roosting.

Range

Central and Southern California, northern Arizona, southern Utah, and Baja California, Mexico.

Heard a California Condor?

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