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-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

A medium-sized, vibrant green parrot distinguished by its bright red forehead and yellow cheeks, often seen in noisy, high-flying flocks.

What it sounds like

A loud, harsh, and metallic 'kye-o' or 'kyak-kyak-kyak', often emitted in rhythmic succession during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Brendan Sloan · GuatemalaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Possesses distinctive lilac-blue feathers on the crown and nape that contrast with its namesake red lores.
Known for extreme longevity, with well-documented cases of individuals living over 50 to 80 years in human care.
Displays strong monogamous pair bonds, with mates often seen flying so close together their wingtips nearly touch.
Its diet is highly specialized toward lipid-rich seeds and fruits, particularly from palms and various Ficus species.
Nests in high tree cavities, where females perform all incubation duties while males provide food via regurgitation.

Habitat

Tropical lowland forests, gallery woodlands, mangroves, and occasionally cultivated citrus or fruit orchards.

Range

Eastern Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia and Ecuador.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-billed AmazonAmazona agilis Blue-cheeked AmazonAmazona dufresniana Cuban AmazonAmazona leucocephala Diademed AmazonAmazona diadema Festive AmazonAmazona festiva Guadeloupe AmazonAmazona violacea Hispaniolan AmazonAmazona ventralis Imperial AmazonAmazona imperialis

Heard a Red-lored Amazon?

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