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

Ring-necked Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

A large, ground-dwelling game bird native to Asia, known for its long, pointed tail and the male's striking, iridescent plumage.

What it sounds like

A loud, piercing, two-syllable 'ork-ork' or 'kok-kok,' often followed by a brief, muffled drumming of the wings.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Peter Boesman · ChinaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Successfully introduced to North America in 1881, it has since become one of the continent's most popular game birds.
The distinctive red patches on a male's face are actually fleshy wattles that expand during the breeding season.
Although capable of flight speeds up to 48 mph, they prefer to outrun predators on foot through dense cover.
Males are polygynous, often maintaining a 'harem' of several females within their established territory.
The species is highly adapted to agricultural landscapes, frequently foraging on waste grain and corn.

Habitat

Agricultural fields, grasslands, brushy hedgerows, and marsh edges.

Range

Native to Asia; widely introduced throughout North America, Europe, and New Zealand.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Green PheasantPhasianus versicolor

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