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

Red-billed Parrot

Pionus sordidus

The Red-billed Parrot is a medium-sized, stocky neotropical bird distinguished by its coral-red beak and primarily olive-brown plumage.

What it sounds like

A repetitive, harsh 'keek-keek' or raspy screeching, often given in flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

0:00 / --:--

Rec. Manuel Sánchez-Nivicela · EcuadorCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It possesses the characteristic bright red undertail coverts found in all members of the Pionus genus.
The species displays a subtle blue wash on its throat and upper breast, contrasting with its dusky body.
Like other Pionus parrots, it can emit a distinctive 'wheezing' sound when stressed, which is often mistaken for respiratory distress.
It is highly social and typically seen in small flocks of 6 to 20 individuals foraging in the canopy.
Six subspecies are recognized, showing slight variations in plumage coloration across their Andean range.

Habitat

Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges, typically at elevations between 300 and 2,800 meters.

Range

Northern and western South America, spanning the Andes through Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue-headed ParrotPionus menstruus Bronze-winged ParrotPionus chalcopterus Dusky ParrotPionus fuscus Scaly-headed ParrotPionus maximiliani Speckle-faced ParrotPionus tumultuosus White-crowned ParrotPionus senilis

Heard a Red-billed Parrot?

Open Birdsong, tap record, and identify the bird singing near you in seconds — then collect it in your field journal.

Identify a bird by its song