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

Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

A large, boisterous tyrant flycatcher recognized by its bright yellow underparts, rufous-tinted wings, and bold black-and-white head stripes.

What it sounds like

A piercing, rhythmic three-note whistle sounding like 'KEE-zha-dee' or 'KIS-ka-dee'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Tristan Guillebot de Nerville · French GuianaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is one of the most omnivorous flycatchers, eating everything from insects and lizards to fruit and small fish.
The bird often hunts like a kingfisher, diving into shallow water to catch aquatic prey.
Its common name is an onomatopoeic representation of its loud, three-syllable vocalization.
Great Kiskadees are highly territorial and will aggressively mob larger predators like hawks and snakes.
They build large, dome-shaped nests made of grass and sticks with a single side entrance.

Habitat

Open woodlands, forest edges, suburban parks, and areas near water.

Range

Southern Texas and Mexico through Central America to central Argentina.

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