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

Fischer's Lovebird

Agapornis fischeri

A small, vibrant parrot distinguished by its bright green body, reddish-orange face, and prominent white eye-rings.

What it sounds like

Sharp, high-pitched metallic twittering and rapid, shrill screeching sequences.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Peter Boesman · KenyaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Named after German explorer Gustav Fischer, who first documented the species in 1887.
They form intense, long-term monogamous pair bonds and are known for frequent mutual preening.
Females transport nesting materials like bark and grass by tucking them into their rump feathers.
The species lacks sexual dimorphism, meaning males and females are visually indistinguishable without DNA testing.
They are highly social and nomadic, often congregating in large flocks to forage for seeds and fruit.

Habitat

Wooded grasslands and acacia savannas, generally between 1,100 and 2,200 meters in elevation.

Range

Native to north-central Tanzania; introduced populations exist in Kenya and various global urban centers.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-cheeked LovebirdAgapornis nigrigenis Black-collared LovebirdAgapornis swindernianus Black-winged LovebirdAgapornis taranta Gray-headed LovebirdAgapornis canus Lilian's LovebirdAgapornis lilianae Red-headed LovebirdAgapornis pullarius Rosy-faced LovebirdAgapornis roseicollis Yellow-collared LovebirdAgapornis personatus

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