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

White-eared Hummingbird

Basilinna leucotis

A medium-sized montane hummingbird characterized by its bold white eye-stripe and vibrant, iridescent facial plumage. It is a common inhabitant of high-altitude pine-oak forests across Mexico and Central America.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic, rhythmic series of 'tink' or 'clink' notes, resembling the sound of small pebbles being struck together.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Richard E. Webster · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Named for the conspicuous, broad white post-ocular stripe that contrasts sharply with its dark ear-coverts.
Adult males display a brilliant turquoise-green gorget and a violet-blue wash on the crown and chin.
The bill is distinctive for its bright reddish-pink base and contrasting black tip.
Highly territorial and aggressive, these birds frequently chase larger hummingbird species away from nectar sources.
They are primary pollinators for several high-elevation floral species, particularly those with red, tubular corollas.

Habitat

Humid montane evergreen forests and pine-oak woodlands, typically at elevations of 1,200 to 3,500 meters.

Range

Widespread through the highlands of Mexico and northern Central America, with regular seasonal occurrences in the Southwestern United States.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Xantus's HummingbirdBasilinna xantusii

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