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-fronted Leafbird

Chloropsis aurifrons

A vibrant green passerine distinguished by its golden-orange forehead and melodic, mimetic vocalizations. It is a specialized forest dweller that plays a key role in pollination while foraging for nectar.

What it sounds like

A liquid, varied series of whistles and chirps, often punctuated by highly accurate imitations of other avian species.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Jairam Vijayan · IndiaCC BY-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Adults display a striking golden-orange patch on the forehead and a black throat patch bordered by yellow.
They are renowned mimics, frequently incorporating the calls of drongos, tailorbirds, and bulbuls into their own songs.
Both sexes possess a specialized brush-tipped tongue adapted for efficient nectar extraction from flowers.
While predominantly emerald green for camouflage, they feature small, brilliant cobalt-blue patches on the 'shoulders' or lesser coverts.
Pairs are highly territorial during the breeding season, often chasing away larger bird species from their preferred feeding trees.

Habitat

Moist lowland forests, open deciduous woodlands, and mature secondary growth.

Range

The Indian subcontinent through to Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and parts of Indochina.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue-masked LeafbirdChloropsis venusta Blue-winged LeafbirdChloropsis moluccensis Bornean LeafbirdChloropsis kinabaluensis Greater Green LeafbirdChloropsis sonnerati Javan LeafbirdChloropsis cochinchinensis Jerdon's LeafbirdChloropsis jerdoni Lesser Green LeafbirdChloropsis cyanopogon Orange-bellied LeafbirdChloropsis hardwickii

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