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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Birdsong field guide

Yellow-headed Amazon

Amazona oratrix

A large, endangered green parrot renowned for its vibrant yellow head and exceptional ability to mimic human speech.

What it sounds like

Loud, raucous metallic shrieks, deep 'ky-ah' sounds, and a variety of complex whistles and gurgles.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Rodolfo Salinas-Villarreal · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The extent of yellow plumage on the head increases as the bird matures, eventually covering the entire head and nape.
It is highly prized in the illegal pet trade for its superior vocal mimicry, which has contributed to its status as an endangered species.
These parrots are monogamous and typically nest in deep natural tree cavities or old woodpecker holes.
Their flight pattern is distinctive, characterized by shallow, rhythmic wingbeats that remain mostly below the level of the body.
Wild populations have declined by over 90% since the 1970s due to habitat loss and poaching.

Habitat

Tropical deciduous forests, thorn scrub, gallery forests, and savanna woodlands.

Range

Coastal slopes of Mexico, Belize, and parts of northern Guatemala.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-billed AmazonAmazona agilis Blue-cheeked AmazonAmazona dufresniana Cuban AmazonAmazona leucocephala Diademed AmazonAmazona diadema Festive AmazonAmazona festiva Guadeloupe AmazonAmazona violacea Hispaniolan AmazonAmazona ventralis Imperial AmazonAmazona imperialis

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