Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Attention all bird enthusiasts! Are you tired of seeing a bird and not being able to identify it? Look no further than Merlin Bird ID, the world’s leading app for birds. Powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos, Merlin Bird ID offers four fun ways to identify birds: answer a few simple questions, upload a photo, record a singing bird, or explore birds in a region.

Why you’ll love Merlin:
- Expert ID tips, range maps, photos, and sounds help you learn about the birds you spot and build birding skills.
- Customized lists of birds to find where you live or travel.
- Merlin is global—look up any bird at any location.
- Keep track of your sightings—linked to eBird, a global database of more than 1 billion bird observations!

Machine learning magic:
- Powered by Visipedia, Merlin Sound ID and Photo ID uses deep learning to identify birds in photos and sounds.
- Merlin delivers the most accurate results thanks to experienced birders, who curate and annotate sightings, photos, and sounds.

Amazing content:
- Choose bird packs that contain photos, songs, and calls, and identification help for anywhere in the world.
- Available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hebrew, German, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Marathi, Malayalam, Afrikaans, Arabic, Indonesian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Step-by-step use instructions:
1. Open the Merlin Bird ID app.
2. Choose one of the four ways to identify a bird.
3. Follow the prompts or upload a photo or recording.
4. Receive expert ID tips, range maps, photos, and sounds to help you learn about the bird.

FAQs:
- Is Merlin Bird ID free? Yes, it’s a free app.
- Can I use Merlin Bird ID in any location? Yes, Merlin is global—look up any bird at any location.
- How does Merlin identify birds? Merlin uses deep learning to identify birds in photos and sounds.

User Reviews:
- Juan Perez: “As a beginner bird watcher, Merlin Bird ID has been a lifesaver. The app is easy to use and has helped me identify so many birds. Highly recommend!”
- Sarah Johnson: “I’ve been using Merlin Bird ID for years and it never disappoints. The app is constantly improving and the bird packs are amazing. Thank you, Merlin!”
- Ricardo Rodriguez: “Merlin Bird ID is the best app for bird identification. The machine learning magic is truly impressive and the expert ID tips have helped me learn so much about birds. Thank you, Cornell Lab of Ornithology.”

Call to action:
Download Merlin Bird ID today and never miss identifying a bird again! Don’t forget to share your sightings with the global database of more than 1 billion bird observations on eBird. #MerlinBirdID #BirdWatching #BirdIdentification #CornellLabOfOrnithology