Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Discover Birds Easily with Merlin Bird ID

Are you a bird enthusiast looking to identify birds effortlessly? Look no further than Merlin Bird ID! This innovative app provides personalized bird identification results based on your location, time of year, or selected regions worldwide. With a vast digital field guide boasting over 80,000 photos, sounds, maps, and ID tips, Merlin stands out as the most comprehensive global bird app available. It uniquely combines photo and sound identification powered by AI technology.

Four Fun Ways to Identify Birds

Merlin offers an engaging experience with four distinct methods to help you identify birds with ease:

1. Guided Bird ID: Answer simple questions and let Merlin generate a list of matching birds.
2. Photo ID: Upload a bird photo for quick identification.
3. Sound ID: Record bird sounds to receive real-time species suggestions.
4. Explore Birds: Discover birds likely in your vicinity on any given day.

Why Choose Merlin Bird ID

Here's why Merlin is the go-to choice for bird enthusiasts:

• For Everyone: Ideal for bird watchers, nature lovers, and anyone curious about birds.
• Customized Experience: Tailored to your location, ensuring you always have a bird guide at your fingertips.
• Intelligent Results: Receive precise bird matches without sifting through numerous options.
• Advanced AI Technology: Merlin utilizes cutting-edge AI to identify birds from photos or sound recordings.
• Expert Information: Access ID tips, range maps, photos, and sounds to enhance your birding knowledge.
• Life List Builder: Keep track of identified birds to create your personal birding log.
• Completely Free: Enjoy all these features at no cost!

Amazing Content at Your Fingertips

Merlin Bird ID offers an extensive range of content to enrich your birding experience:

• Bird Packs: Explore photos, songs, calls, and identification assistance for various regions globally.
• Rich Media Library: Access over 50,000 bird photos and 30,000 curated songs and calls.
• Multilingual Support: Benefit from identification tips in multiple languages.
• Powered by Experts: Backed by eBird and the Macaulay Library for accurate results based on global birding data.

Technical Information

• Compatibility: Available on iOS and Android devices.
• Language Support: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hebrew, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
• Requirements: Internet connection for optimal performance.

Merlin Bird ID, developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is a testament to our commitment to bird education and conservation. Join us in our mission to protect birds and their habitats.

About Photo ID

Utilizing Visipedia technology, Merlin Photo ID employs computer vision and deep learning to identify bird species in photos accurately. By inputting the date and location of your photo, you enhance Merlin's precision, making your birding experience seamless and rewarding.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the world of birds with Merlin Bird ID—download the app today and embark on your birding adventure!