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

Ringed Teal

Callonetta leucophrys

The Ringed Teal is a small, strikingly colorful South American duck known for its distinctive perching behavior and hole-nesting habits.

What it sounds like

Males produce a soft, melodic rising whistle; females respond with a harsh, descending raspy quack.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Stanislas Wroza · FranceCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the sole member of the genus Callonetta and is genetically distinct from 'true' teals.
Unlike many waterfowl, Ringed Teals do not have an eclipse plumage, maintaining their bright colors year-round.
They possess sharp claws on their feet specifically adapted for perching on branches and entering tree hollows.
Pairs often form long-term monogamous bonds, with males staying to help protect the ducklings.
The wings feature a brilliant metallic green speculum and a large white patch visible during flight.

Habitat

Tropical swampy forests, marshy glades, and secluded freshwater pools or lagoons.

Range

South America, spanning from southern Brazil and Bolivia to Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.

Heard a Ringed Teal?

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