New AI tools can identify bird sounds! An online tool called BirdNET uses artificial intelligence to identify bird songs and calls. And Cornell’s well-known Merlin Bird ID app now has sound ID, too. It’s as simple as opening the app, choosing “Sound ID,” and hitting record. It can pick out multiple species in the same recording. https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/identify-bird-sounds-your-phone | BirdNote

11K views · 65 reactions | If you find yourself asking, “What’s that bird?”, it might be time to get into birding! 黎 When shared with eBird, bird sightings provide valuable info to show scientists where and how they should focus their research and conservation efforts. It’s a simple way to #LiveBirdFriendly just by enjoying nature. Learn more at https://s.si.edu/3pjuOkJ | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook