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

Gray Parrot

Psittacus erithacus

The Gray Parrot is a medium-sized African bird renowned for its exceptional cognitive abilities and striking scarlet tail feathers. It is widely considered one of the most proficient mimics in the avian world.

What it sounds like

A complex repertoire of loud whistles, harsh squawks, and flute-like notes, often interspersed with expert mimicry of other species.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Bernard BOUSQUET · UgandaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Cognitive studies indicate they can master abstract concepts including shapes, colors, and the numerical value of zero.
Unlike many birds, they produce a 'powder down' used for feather maintenance that creates a fine white dust.
Wild individuals are highly social and often congregate in large communal roosts exceeding hundreds of birds.
They are long-lived specialists, often reaching 50 to 60 years of age in stable environments.
The species is currently listed as Endangered due to habitat loss and historical over-exploitation for the international pet trade.

Habitat

Primary and secondary rainforests, gallery forests, mangroves, and wooded savannas.

Range

Central and West Africa, spanning from the Ivory Coast through the Congo Basin to western Kenya.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh

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