Q.How accurate is Merlin Bird ID?
A.Powered by eBird and machine learning, it is generally accurate but may misidentify. User contributions improve accuracy over time.
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Merlin Bird ID
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Merlin Bird ID is a free app that enables bird identification through photos, sounds, questions, and regional exploration. It uses eBird's database to provide expert tips, track sightings, and support citizen science globally.
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Platform
ios
Bird identificationBird watchingCitizen scienceNatureOrnithologyPhoto IDSound ID
What is Merlin Bird ID?
Merlin Bird ID is an app by Cornell Lab that helps bird watchers of all levels identify birds globally using photos, sounds, and location data. It offers multiple identification methods and leverages eBird's large database to provide expert tips, enhancing birding skills and supporting citizen science.
Core Technologies
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- AI Image Recognition
- AI Speech Recognition
Key Capabilities
- Identify birds from photos
- Identify birds by songs/calls
- Narrow matches via questions
- Explore regional bird lists
Use Cases
- Identify backyard or travel birds
- Learn bird species, songs, habitats
- Track sightings for citizen science
- Improve skills with expert tips
Core Benefits
- Free to use for all users
- Access to vast bird data
- Multiple identification methods available
- Expert tips enhance birding skills
- Multilingual support
- Improves with user contributions
Key Features
- Photo ID using deep learning
- Sound ID for songs and calls
- Step-by-step ID via simple questions
- Explore region-specific bird lists
How to Use
- 1Answer questions to narrow bird matches
- 2Upload photos for image identification
- 3Record bird songs for sound ID
- 4Explore likely birds in your region
- 5Track sightings and contribute data
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is Merlin Bird ID free?
A.Yes, Merlin Bird ID is a free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Q.What languages does Merlin Bird ID support?
A.Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hebrew, German, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Marathi, Malayalam, Afrikaans, Arabic, Indonesian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Thai.
Q.How can I contribute to Merlin Bird ID?
A.Submit recordings and photos, provide feedback on identifications, and report inaccuracies.
Q.What identification methods does Merlin offer?
A.Answer questions, upload photos, record songs, or explore regional bird lists.
Pros & Cons (Reserved)
✓ Pros
- Free to use
- Vast database of bird data
- Multiple identification methods
- Expert tips and species info
- Multilingual support
- Improves with user contributions
✗ Cons
- Photo/sound ID may misidentify birds
- Effectiveness depends on media quality
- May not recognize all species
- Accuracy varies by location and data
Alternatives
No alternatives found.