Merlin Bird ID is a highly-acclaimed bird identification app for mobile platforms, developed by Cornell Lab of Ornithology in 2014. Unlike any similar app, it’s powered by eBird, the largest bird database in the world, and its mission is to educate and protect birds and nature. Best of all, it’s completely free to use. So, it has been regarded as the ultimate tool for identifying birds through a variety of methods.

Merlin Bird ID comes with friendly UI, powerful algorithm and artificial intelligence, provides accurate and reliable bird identification, and makes the bird identification accessible to both beginners and experienced bird enthusiasts. Using a combination of sighting details such as location, size, color patterns, and behavior, it can quickly suggest possible species matches from its extensive database.

Merlin Bird ID supports four different ways to help users identify birds step by step, including answering questions, uploading photos, recording bird songs, and exploring birds by region. For example, you can capture a photo of a bird or record the bird’s sound you would like to identify, it will analyze the photo or sound and provide detailed information about the bird species, including their habitat, behavior, and migration patterns, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and appreciation for these beautiful creatures. Besides, it also includes a field guide with information on hundreds of bird species, as well as audio recordings of bird songs and calls to help users identify birds by their vocalizations.

It is worth mentioning that Merlin Bird ID can work well offline. This means that even when you are in remote areas with no Internet connection, you can still use this app to identify birds. This is particularly useful for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. Additionally, it allows you to create personalized lists of birds you have spotted, helping you keep track of your sightings and contributing to citizen science efforts.

Overall, Merlin Bird ID is a must-have tool for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Its advanced technology, friendly interface, and offline functionality make it a reliable and convenient companion for identifying bird species. Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated birder, it can be the perfect solution to help you uncover the mysteries of the avian world.

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Feature	Description
Bird ID Wizard—Step-by-step	Answer three simple questions about a bird you are trying to identify and Merlin will give you a list of possible matches. Merlin offers quick identification help for all levels of bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts to help you learn about the birds in any country in the world.
Identify Bird Songs and Calls	Sound ID listens to the birds around you and shows real-time suggestions for who’s singing. Compare your recording to the songs and calls in Merlin to confirm what you heard. Sound ID works completely offline, so you can identify birds you hear no matter where you are. Available for birds in the US, Canada, Europe, with some common birds of Central and South America, and India. More species and regions coming soon.
Identify Birds in a Photo	Snap a photo of a bird, or pull one in from your camera roll, and Photo ID will offer a short list of possible matches. Photo ID works completely offline, so you can identify birds in the photos you take no matter where you are.
Save Birds to Your Life List	Build a digital scrapbook of your birding memories with Save My Bird. Tap “This is my bird!” each time you identify a bird, and Merlin will add it to your growing life list.
Explore Lists of Birds Near You	Merlin is powered by eBird, allowing you to build custom lists of the birds you’re likely to spot wherever you are. Use the filter options to explore birds for different locations or time of year, or switch to show all the species in the Bird Packs you’ve downloaded. Get more from the app with these Merlin Tips and Tricks.
The Best Birding App, Powered By You	Merlin features the best of community contributed photos, songs, and calls, tips from experts around the world to help you ID the birds you see, and range maps from Birds of the World—all powered by billions of bird observations submitted to eBird.

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// System Requirements //

• Android 6.0+

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