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

Violet-crowned Hummingbird

Ramosomyia violiceps

A medium-sized hummingbird unique for its brilliant violet-blue cap and pristine, snowy-white underparts.

What it sounds like

A sharp, high-pitched, and repeated 'chip' or 'tzik', often accelerating into a rapid chatter.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is the only North American hummingbird species with entirely white underparts and no green or buffy coloration on its chest.
The species displays minimal sexual dimorphism, with both males and females possessing the signature violet crown.
Its bill is a striking bright reddish-orange tipped with black, which distinguishes it from many other regional hummingbirds.
They are highly territorial and aggressive, frequently defending nectar sources against much larger bird species.
While primarily a Mexican species, it is a hallmark bird of the 'Sky Islands' in Arizona and New Mexico during the breeding season.

Habitat

Riparian sycamore woodlands, arid scrublands, and canyon bottoms near water sources.

Range

Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) south through the Pacific slope of Mexico to Chiapas.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Green-fronted HummingbirdRamosomyia viridifrons

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