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

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

A diminutive, acrobatic songbird of North American deserts, recognized by its bright yellow face and chestnut lesser coverts.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, sharp 'tseet' notes and a clear, three-note whistled song often rendered as 'pwee-pwee-pwee'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Pat Goltz · United StatesCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only member of the penduline tit family (Remizidae) found in the Western Hemisphere.
Both sexes construct complex, spherical nests made of thorny twigs with a side-facing entrance.
They build separate 'roost nests' year-round specifically for nocturnal shelter and thermal regulation.
In addition to insects, they frequently consume nectar and have been observed using hummingbird feeders.
The species is strictly non-migratory, maintaining permanent territories in harsh desert environments.

Habitat

Arid scrublands, desert washes, and thorn-scrub dominated by mesquite, acacia, and paloverde.

Range

Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.

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