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?

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Birdsong field guide

Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

A large, heavy-bodied perching duck native to the Neotropics, easily identified by the distinctive red, fleshy caruncles around the eyes and bill.

What it sounds like

Notably quiet; males produce a dry, rhythmic hissing, while females emit soft, melodic trills or pips rather than a typical quack.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Unlike most waterfowl, Muscovy Ducks possess strong claws on their feet and frequently roost in trees.
They are one of the few domesticated duck species that do not descend from the Mallard.
Males are significantly larger than females, often weighing twice as much, and exhibit a prominent knob at the base of the bill.
While wild individuals are iridescent black with white wing patches, feral populations display highly variable plumage including white and chocolate brown.
Their oil glands are less developed than other ducks, leading them to spend more time on land or perched than swimming.

Habitat

Forested swamps, lagoons, and slow-moving rivers; also highly successful in urban parks and residential ponds.

Range

Native from Mexico through South America; widely established feral populations exist in the United States, particularly Florida and Texas.

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