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?

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Do I need an account or internet to identify a bird?

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Birdsong field guide

Yellow-fronted Canary

Crithagra mozambica

A small, vibrant African finch widely recognized for its bright yellow facial markings and melodic, complex song.

What it sounds like

A rapid, sustained medley of liquid trills, whistles, and cheery chirps.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marna Buys · South AfricaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Sexual dimorphism is present, with males displaying a brighter yellow forehead and supercilium than females.
Formerly classified in the genus Serinus, it was moved to Crithagra following molecular phylogenetic studies.
It is a highly social species, often forming large, nomadic flocks outside of the breeding season.
Beyond its native range, it has established successful naturalized populations in Hawaii and Mauritius.
While primarily granivorous, it opportunistically consumes insects and nectar to supplement its seed-based diet.

Habitat

Open woodlands, savannas, agricultural lands, and suburban gardens.

Range

Widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa; introduced to several oceanic islands.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African CitrilCrithagra citrinelloides Ankober SerinCrithagra ankoberensis Arabian SerinCrithagra rothschildi Black-eared SeedeaterCrithagra mennelli Black-faced CanaryCrithagra capistrata Black-throated CanaryCrithagra atrogularis Brimstone CanaryCrithagra sulphurata Brown-rumped SeedeaterCrithagra tristriata

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