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

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

A large, ground-dwelling game bird native to North America, characterized by its iridescent plumage and fan-shaped tail. It is a social species that forages in groups and is a significant icon of American wildlife.

What it sounds like

Males perform a loud, multi-syllabic 'gobble'; both sexes utilize a variety of yelps, clucks, purrs, and sharp 'putts'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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

Field notes

Adult males are known as toms or gobblers, while females are called hens and juveniles are jakes or jennies.
Despite their heavy appearance, wild turkeys are agile fliers that can reach speeds of 60 mph over short distances.
A turkey's gender can be identified by its droppings: males produce J-shaped droppings, while females produce spiral-shaped ones.
The fleshy protuberance hanging over a male's beak is called a snood, which can change size and color based on mood.
To avoid ground predators like coyotes and bobcats, wild turkeys fly into the canopy of mature trees to roost overnight.

Habitat

Open hardwood and mixed conifer-hardwood forests with nearby clearings, pastures, or agricultural fields.

Range

Widespread across North America, from southern Canada throughout the United States to northern Mexico.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Ocellated TurkeyMeleagris ocellata

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