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

Eurasian Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

A diminutive, rufous-brown passerine with a characteristic cocked tail and a surprisingly powerful, complex song.

What it sounds like

An incredibly loud and rapid succession of clear, tinkling notes and trills, often featuring a distinctive long vibrato.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Paul Gosling · United KingdomCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only species within the Troglodytidae family found outside of the Americas.
Males often practice polygyny, constructing multiple 'cock nests' to attract several different females.
The bird's scientific name, Troglodytes, means 'cave-dweller,' referring to its habit of foraging in dark crevices and holes.
During severe winters, dozens of individuals may huddle together in a single nest to conserve body heat.
Despite its tiny 10-gram body mass, its song is ten times louder than a cockerel's when adjusted for weight.

Habitat

Dense undergrowth in deciduous and coniferous forests, gardens, hedgerows, and rocky coastal cliffs.

Range

Widespread across Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia from the Middle East to Japan.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Clarion WrenTroglodytes tanneri Cobb's WrenTroglodytes cobbi Cozumel WrenTroglodytes beani Grenada WrenTroglodytes grenadensis House WrenTroglodytes aedon Kalinago WrenTroglodytes martinicensis Kalinago WrenTroglodytes martinicensis Mountain WrenTroglodytes solstitialis

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