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

Masked Tityra

Tityra semifasciata

A medium-sized suboscine passerine characterized by its stark white or grey plumage and distinctive bare red facial skin.

What it sounds like

A low, buzzy, nasal grunting or croaking sound, often transcribed as 'querr' or 'ark'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ricardo José Mitidieri · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Displays sexual dimorphism, with males being primarily white and females showing brownish-grey tones on the head and back.
The species is a secondary cavity nester, often utilizing old woodpecker holes or natural tree hollows for breeding.
Possesses a unique bill structure with a slightly hooked tip and a red base that matches its orbital skin.
Primarily frugivorous, it plays a vital role in seed dispersal for tropical trees like those in the Burseraceae family.
Often seen in small family groups or pairs rather than large flocks, frequently perching on high, exposed branches.

Habitat

Humid lowland forests, montane forest edges, and clearings with scattered tall trees.

Range

Extends from eastern and southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America and the Amazon Basin.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-crowned TityraTityra inquisitor Black-tailed TityraTityra cayana White-tailed TityraTityra leucura White-tailed TityraTityra leucura

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