Merlin Bird ID

Editor's Review

Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of birds with Merlin Bird ID! 🌍 This isn't just an app; it's your personal guide to unraveling the mysteries of our feathered friends. 🦉 Whether you've spotted a colorful bird in your backyard or heard an intriguing song in the forest, Merlin is here to help you identify and learn about the birds around you.

Merlin Bird ID stands out with its four unique and engaging identification methods: Answer a few simple questions about the bird you saw, upload a photo for instant recognition, record a bird's song to discover its species, or explore a specific region to find out which birds you can find there. 📸🎤

Powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos, Merlin leverages the power of machine learning to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information. 🤖 But it’s not just about technology; it’s about the community of birders who contribute their knowledge and passion to make Merlin the ultimate birding companion.

Why should you choose Merlin? 🤔 Not only will you receive expert ID tips, range maps, photos, and sounds to enhance your birding skills, but you’ll also discover a new bird species each day with the personalized Bird of the Day feature. 🗓️ Plus, you can create customized lists of birds you can find wherever you live or travel, and keep track of your sightings to build your personal bird list. 📝

Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in their mission to conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science. 🤝 Download Merlin Bird ID for free and start exploring the wonderful world of birds today! 🐦🎉

Features

• Identify birds by answering simple questions

• Identify birds by uploading a photo

• Identify birds by recording a song

• Explore birds in any region of the world

• Powered by eBird's vast database

• Machine learning for photo and sound ID

• Personalized daily bird recommendations

• Keep track of your bird sightings easily

Pros

• Expert ID tips improve birding skills

• Personalized Bird of the Day feature

• Customized bird lists for any location

• Track sightings with a personal bird list

Cons

• Requires internet for some features

• Machine learning accuracy can vary