Merlin bird ID app helps you identify birds by their songs
Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s easily accessible and it doesn’t cost much, if anything, to participate. There are also many free tools you can use to get started, such as the Merlin Bird ID app.
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When you open the app, you will have the following options: Start Bird ID, Get Photo ID, Get Sound ID and Explore Birds.
Another way to identify mystery birds is to use the Start Bird ID option. Merlin will ask you several questions, such as the date and location of the sighting, as various species are expected at certain locations at different times of the year.
Merlin will also ask about the bird’s color, size, and behavior and will offer a short list of species based on those descriptions. When you identify a species, click “This is My Bird.” Doing so actually helps improve Merlin’s future performance.
Other Apps Like Merlin Bird ID
This app is free and offers a complete field guide to over 800 species of birds that are found in North America. It features more than 3,000 photos and more than 8 hours of audio clips of bird songs and calls, as well as maps and information.
All the apps mentioned are available for iOS on the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play. You can try one (or more) out and start a new, interesting hobby today — or just become savvier about your old one!
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