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

Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

A vibrant, medium-sized neotropical parrot distinguished by its striking golden-orange plumage and highly social behavior. It is one of the most recognizable members of the Aratinga genus but faces significant conservation challenges in the wild.

What it sounds like

Extremely loud, high-pitched, and shrill 'keek-keek-keek' or 'scree-ch' notes delivered in rapid succession.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Adults are monomorphic, meaning males and females are visually indistinguishable to the human eye.
Juveniles possess primarily green plumage to provide camouflage, only molting into their bright yellow and orange feathers as they mature.
The species is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to the illegal pet trade and habitat loss.
They are highly gregarious birds that typically travel in noisy flocks of 20 to 30 individuals while foraging.
Sun Parakeets use their powerful, hooked beaks as a 'third limb' to assist in climbing through dense canopy vegetation.

Habitat

Tropical savannas, open woodlands, and seasonal varzea forests.

Range

Northeastern South America, specifically Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Dusky-headed ParakeetAratinga weddellii Golden-capped ParakeetAratinga auricapillus Jandaya ParakeetAratinga jandaya Nanday ParakeetAratinga nenday Sulphur-breasted ParakeetAratinga maculata

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