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

Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird

Cynanthus doubledayi

A small, dazzling hummingbird endemic to southern Mexico, recognized by its brilliant turquoise crown and vibrant blue plumage.

What it sounds like

A dry, rhythmic series of 'chi-dit' notes resembling a mechanical rattling or rapid clicking.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

0:00 / 0:03

Rec. Isain Contreras Rodríguez · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Broad-billed Hummingbird but is now recognized as a distinct species based on plumage and genetic differences.
The adult male features a metallic turquoise crown and a deep, glittering blue throat and breast, distinct from the green tones of its relatives.
Its bill is bright red with a black tip, appearing more intensely colored than the bill of the Broad-billed Hummingbird.
Unlike the vibrant males, females have a grayish-white underside and a prominent white post-ocular stripe.
This species is a crucial pollinator for nectar-producing plants within its restricted range of tropical dry forests.

Habitat

Arid to semi-arid scrub, tropical deciduous forest margins, and coastal thickets.

Range

Southern Mexico, primarily the Pacific slope of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and western Chiapas.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Broad-billed HummingbirdCynanthus latirostris Canivet's EmeraldCynanthus canivetii Cozumel EmeraldCynanthus forficatus Golden-crowned EmeraldCynanthus auriceps Tres Marias HummingbirdCynanthus lawrencei Tres Marias HummingbirdCynanthus lawrencei

Heard a Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird?

Open Birdsong, tap record, and identify the bird singing near you in seconds — then collect it in your field journal.

Identify a bird by its song