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-rumped Parrot

Psephotus haematonotus

A small, slender Australian parrot characterized by sexual dimorphism and the male's eponymous crimson lower-back patch. It is a common sight in open landscapes, often seen foraging on the ground in pairs or small family groups.

What it sounds like

A soft, musical, two-syllable whistle often described as a 'chee-chee' or a melodic warble.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Displays pronounced sexual dimorphism: males are vibrant emerald green with a red rump, while females are a cryptic olive-drab.
Primarily a terrestrial feeder, it spends a significant portion of the day on the ground foraging for grass seeds and herbaceous plants.
Forms strong, monogamous pair bonds, with partners often seen perched close together and engaging in mutual preening.
Nests in deep tree hollows, often near water, where the female incubates eggs while the male provides her with food.
Highly adaptable to human-modified landscapes, it has successfully colonized suburban parks, golf courses, and agricultural fields.

Habitat

Open woodlands, riverine corridors, grasslands, and suburban green spaces.

Range

Southeastern Australia, primarily throughout the Murray-Darling Basin.

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