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

Gray-breasted Parakeet

Pyrrhura griseipectus

A critically endangered Neotropical parrot endemic to isolated mountain ranges in Brazil, distinguished by its scaled gray breast and vibrant green plumage.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, raspy screeching and rapid, rhythmic chattering typical of the Pyrrhura genus.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

Field notes

The species was historically classified as a subspecies of the White-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) before being recognized as distinct.
It is one of the world's most endangered parrots, with a wild population once plummeting to fewer than 250 individuals.
Intensive conservation efforts using artificial nest boxes have successfully increased their population and fledgling success rates.
They are social, cooperative breeders, often involving non-breeding group members to help protect and raise the young.
The bird possesses a striking maroon tail and belly patch which contrast with its primary green coloration and white ear-coverts.

Habitat

Moist montane forests and 'brejos de altitude' enclaves within the semi-arid Caatinga biome.

Range

Endemic to the Ceará state in Northeast Brazil, primarily the Baturité Massif.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-capped ParakeetPyrrhura rupicola Blaze-winged ParakeetPyrrhura devillei Bonaparte's ParakeetPyrrhura lucianii Brown-breasted ParakeetPyrrhura calliptera Crimson-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura perlata El Oro ParakeetPyrrhura orcesi Fiery-shouldered ParakeetPyrrhura egregia Green-cheeked ParakeetPyrrhura molinae

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