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

Java Sparrow

Padda oryzivora

A large, social estrildid finch characterized by its sleek gray plumage, prominent white cheek patches, and a massive, coral-pink bill.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic 'chip' or 'tuck' contact call; the male's song is a series of liquid, bell-like trills and clicking sounds.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Its scientific name, Padda oryzivora, translates to 'rice eater,' reflecting its historic reputation as a pest in paddy fields.
Despite being a popular cage bird globally, it is classified as Endangered in its native range due to heavy trapping and habitat loss.
Java Sparrows are sexually monomorphic, meaning males and females are visually indistinguishable aside from the male's song and slightly more swollen eye ring.
The species has established successful feral populations in diverse locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and parts of the coastal United States.
They are highly social birds that nest in colonies, often utilizing tree hollows, buildings, or even the abandoned nests of other species.

Habitat

Open grasslands, agricultural fields, and coastal mangroves.

Range

Native to Java and Bali (Indonesia); widely introduced across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Timor SparrowPadda fuscata

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