Merlin Bird ID is an Android application which allows you to identify birds from a photo and find out information about them. This platform provides a complete guide to learning and finding the species.
Directory
You need to log in to the utility to access all content. There are different continents of our planet where you can look for birds, including Angola, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, Australia, Belize, Bhutan, Central Asia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India and so on. It is necessary to download the required region to get the information.
If you do not know what kind of bird you are looking for, the app asks you a few questions to display the result. Some of these functions are also available in iNaturalist.
Moreover, you can search by photos. You need to upload a picture and Merlin Bird ID will select the appropriate options. All responses are processed and come from the renowned Cornell Ornithological Lab.
Content
The platform provides you with lists of almost all types of species. Furthermore, you can listen to their beautiful sounds. There is an option to receive identification advice in different languages such as English, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Hebrew, German and so on. It is also possible to view more than 40,000 bird photos from observers.
Features
- allows you to identify and get information about different birds;
- you can listen to beautiful sounds and singing;
- it is possible to look for species in all parts of our planet;
- compatible with current Android versions;
- free to download and use.