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

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

A large, heavy-billed finch of the boreal forest, characterized by its slow movements and the vibrant rose-pink plumage of adult males.

What it sounds like

A clear, melodic, three-syllable flute-like whistle often transcribed as 'pui-pui-pui' or 'tee-tee-tew'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Thomas Bergman · SwedenCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is one of the largest species in the Fringillidae family, possessing a thick, slightly hooked bill adapted for crushing seeds and nipping buds.
Known for its remarkably 'tame' or 'confiding' nature, often allowing humans to approach within a few feet without taking flight.
Adult males exhibit bright pinkish-red coloration, while females and immature males are predominantly olive-yellow or russet-orange.
The species is irruptive, meaning large numbers may move far south of their typical range during winters when northern seed crops fail.
Unlike many songbirds, they can store seeds in a specialized throat pouch to transport food back to their nestlings.

Habitat

Coniferous and mixed-wood boreal forests, subalpine shrublands, and fruiting ornamental trees during winter.

Range

Holarctic distribution across northern North America, Scandinavia, Russia, and Japan.

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