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

Cuban Grassquit

Phonipara canora

The Cuban Grassquit is a small, sexually dimorphic tanager endemic to the Cuban archipelago, recognized for the male's striking yellow collar and melodious song.

What it sounds like

A thin, high-pitched, and rapid musical warble that often ends in a sharp trill; calls are short, buzzy 'tsip' notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

0:00 / --:--

Rec. FREDERIC Lionel · CubaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Phonipara following its reclassification from the genus Tiaris.
Males feature a bold black face and bib framed by a bright yellow collar, while females have a rufous-brown face and duller plumage.
The species is highly sought after in the cage-bird trade, which has led to localized population declines across its range.
They construct distinctive globular nests with side entrances, typically hidden within dense thorny shrubs or low trees.
While primarily a seed-eater, it also incorporates small insects and berries into its diet, especially when feeding nestlings.

Habitat

Semi-open scrubland, thickets, forest edges, and rural gardens.

Range

Endemic to Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several surrounding cays.

Heard a Cuban Grassquit?

Open Birdsong, tap record, and identify the bird singing near you in seconds — then collect it in your field journal.

Identify a bird by its song