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

Golden-capped Parakeet

Aratinga auricapillus

A vibrant medium-sized parrot endemic to Brazil, characterized by its predominantly green plumage and a striking golden-yellow crown.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, raucous 'kree-ah' or 'scree' calls, often repeated rapidly during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

0:00 / 1:30

Rec. Robson Silva e Silva · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It belongs to a species complex that includes the Sun, Jenday, and Sulphur-breasted Parakeets.
The species is currently classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade.
Adults exhibit a distinct red wash on the belly and face that complements their eponymous golden cap.
They are highly social birds, typically found in noisy flocks of up to 20 individuals outside of the breeding season.
Their diet primarily consists of seeds, fruits, and flowers, often foraging in the upper canopy of semi-deciduous forests.

Habitat

Semi-deciduous forests, forest edges, and occasionally urban parks or plantations.

Range

Eastern and south-central Brazil.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Dusky-headed ParakeetAratinga weddellii Jandaya ParakeetAratinga jandaya Nanday ParakeetAratinga nenday Sulphur-breasted ParakeetAratinga maculata Sun ParakeetAratinga solstitialis

Heard a Golden-capped Parakeet?

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