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

House Crow

Corvus splendens

A slender, medium-sized corvid distinguished by its contrasting smoky-grey neck and mantle against a glossy black body.

What it sounds like

A harsh, flat, and nasal 'kaaa-kaaa', typically higher-pitched and more repetitive than the Large-billed Crow.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Uku Paal · Sri LankaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is a highly successful commensal species that is almost never found far from human settlements.
The species is a primary host for the Asian Koel, a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the crow's nest.
House Crows are considered significant invasive pests in many regions due to their impact on local biodiversity and infrastructure.
They exhibit advanced problem-solving skills and are known to use communal roosts to share information about food sources.
Populations have historically expanded globally by hitching rides on international cargo ships and fishing vessels.

Habitat

Cities, towns, villages, and coastal ports; strictly associated with anthropogenic environments.

Range

Native to South Asia; widely introduced to East Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and parts of Europe.

Similar & commonly confused birds

American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos Australian RavenCorvus coronoides Banggai CrowCorvus unicolor Bismarck CrowCorvus insularis Bougainville CrowCorvus meeki Brown-headed CrowCorvus fuscicapillus Brown-necked RavenCorvus ruficollis Cape CrowCorvus capensis

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