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?

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Birdsong field guide

Golden-chevroned Tanager

Thraupis ornata

The Golden-chevroned Tanager is a vibrant neotropical bird endemic to Brazil, recognized by its grayish-blue body and namesake yellow wing patches. It is a versatile species frequently found in both lush Atlantic forests and bustling urban gardens.

What it sounds like

A rapid, high-pitched sequence of thin, squeaky 'tsee' notes and jerky chirps.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Caio Brito · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is strictly endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil.
The species name 'ornata' is Latin for 'adorned,' highlighting its striking yellow lesser wing coverts.
It is notably well-adapted to human environments, commonly seen in city parks and suburban backyards.
This bird is a frequent participant in mixed-species foraging flocks, often moving in pairs or small groups.
Its diet is omnivorous, primarily consisting of various fruits and berries complemented by small insects.

Habitat

Humid montane forests, forest edges, secondary growth, and urban greenery.

Range

Southeastern Brazil, spanning from Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Azure-shouldered TanagerThraupis cyanoptera Blue-gray TanagerThraupis episcopus Glaucous TanagerThraupis glaucocolpa Palm TanagerThraupis palmarum Sayaca TanagerThraupis sayaca Yellow-winged TanagerThraupis abbas

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