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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab by Cornell University is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab update history & changes
Last change · 46 events since 11 Dec 2013Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 46 events
- 🔎Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab reached Top 10 for “coupon birds”iOS#10 in Germany search · popularity 84
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · KR
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: costaiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🚀Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab: now shown next to Collins Bird Guide, Wingmate Birds, NABU Vogelwelt Vögel Bestimmen +4 moreAndroidthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab hit #1AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · NL
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · IN
- 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab updated to version 4.2.2iOSWhat's new in 4.2.2:
Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
The sound recordings now include descriptive captions for some species, helping you understand what you're hearing and learn the key sounds that identify each species.
Seasonally Dynamic Media: See how birds change throughout the year! Photos and sounds now adapt to the changing seasons, highlighting how birds can look and sound different throughout the year.
Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements.… more - 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab updated to version 4.2.2AndroidWhat's new in 4.2.2:
• Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
• Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements… more - ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: identification, picturethisiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab new best rank in the overall chart: #181AndroidTop Free · All Apps · AU
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: aboutiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: bundiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new countryAndroidTurkey
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · TW
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new countryAndroidTaiwan
- 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab updated to version 4.2.1AndroidWhat's new in 4.2:
Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements… more - 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · NL
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new country in 2 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Sweden
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · SE
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · ES · Top Free · Books & Reference · MX
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new country in 2 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: universaliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab updated to version 4.2.1iOSWhat's new in 4.2.1:
Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
The sound recordings now include descriptive captions for some species, helping you understand what you're hearing and learn the key sounds that identify each species.
Seasonally Dynamic Media: See how birds change throughout the year! Photos and sounds now adapt to the changing seasons, highlighting how birds can look and sound different throughout the year.
Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements.… more - 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · RU
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: aboutiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Reference · AE
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new countryiOSNetherlands
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: hikeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Reference · FR
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Reference · ID
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: gemacht, about, leichtiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab updated to version 4.2iOSWhat's new in 4.2:
Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
The sound recordings now include descriptive captions for some species, helping you understand what you're hearing and learn the key sounds that identify each species
Seasonally Dynamic Media: See how birds change throughout the year! Photos and sounds now adapt to the changing seasons, highlighting how birds can look and sound different throughout the year
Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements… more - ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: identify, bestimmen, chantiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab added hidden keywords: aboutiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Reference · DE
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Reference · US
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Reference · RU
- 📈Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSIndonesia · Russia
- 🆕Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidFrance
- 🆕Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab first spotted by AppInsideriOS#18 in Top Free · Reference · Germany
- 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab updated to version 4.2AndroidWhat's new in 4.2:
Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements… more - 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab version 4.1.1iOSNo release notes
- 📦Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab version 4.1AndroidWhat's new in 4.0:
Enhanced account authentication - Added a more secure method for logging in
Improved flow for saving birds - Streamlined the process for saving birds to your life list
Bug fixes
Important Update Notice
You'll be automatically logged out when this version launches due to the new authentication system. Simply log back in using any login screen. Forgot your password? Use the reset option to get back in quickly.… more - 🆕Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Books & Reference FreeMerlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, AI-powered bird identification tool from Cornell University that uses photo and sound recognition to help casual observers and serious birders identify species globally. The app demonstrates strong international traction, ranking in the top five of the Reference Free charts in both Australia and Great Britain, while maintaining a presence in major markets like the US, Germany, and Canada.
Similar apps: BirdNET, Seek by iNaturalist, Merlin Bird ID
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 3 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 5M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #3 Reference Free | 12 of 30 countries | #29 | – |
| Google Play | #2 Books & Reference Free | 18 of 23 countries | #44 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Germany ▲ +120% · Australia ▲ +88% · United Kingdom ▲ +25%
New ratings by country (8)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 45 | 64% | ▼ -5% |
| United Kingdom | 8.5 | 12% | ▲ +25% |
| Australia | 5.2 | 7% | ▲ +88% |
| Germany | 3.5 | 5% | ▲ +120% |
 Canada | 3.2 | 5% | ▼ -50% |
 France | 2 | 3% | ▼ -33% |
 Brazil | 1.8 | 3% | – |
 India | 1 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 114k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 184k 31k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 298k |
What users say about Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
From the 118 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong dissatisfaction with Cornell University's handling of recent sexual assault cases, leading to widespread app deletions and boycotts despite the tool's technical utility. While many praise the bird identification accuracy and features, these positive notes are heavily overshadowed by ethical objections to the developer.
Mixed (45% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “This app is super accurate and fun”
- Useful: “Would highly recommend to anyone”
- Connection & sync: “Also tried being on/off WiFi and using cellular”
- Login & account: “Login process frustrating”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “No support, stopped working”
- Login & account: “Says to verify internet connection”
- Updates: “New updates so slow and bad”
- Connection & sync: “Sadly this is connected to Cornell”
About Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin helps you identify birds you see and hear. Merlin is unlike any other bird app—it's powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos.
Merlin 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.
Whether you’re curious about a bird you’ve seen once or you’re hoping to identify every bird you can find, the answers are waiting for you with this free app from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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.
• Discover a new bird species each day with your own personalized Bird of the Day
• Get customized lists of birds you can find where you live or travel - anywhere in the world!
• Keep track of your sightings—build your personal list of the birds you find
MACHINE LEARNING MAGIC
• Powered by Visipedia, Merlin Sound ID and Photo ID uses machine learning to identify birds in photos and sounds. Merlin learns to recognize bird species based on training sets of millions of photos and sounds collected by birders at eBird.org, archived in the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
• Merlin delivers the most accurate results thanks to experienced birders, who curate and annotate sightings, photos, and sounds, who are the true magic behind Merlin.
AMAZING CONTENT
• Merlin has bird photos, songs, and calls, and identification help for anywhere in the world, including Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, and more.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. We are able to offer Merlin for free thanks to the generosity of Cornell Lab members, supporters, and citizen-science contributors.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab App Store
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab is #3 in Reference Free in United Kingdom and charting in 12 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Reference FreeMerlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, AI-powered bird identification tool from Cornell University that uses photo and sound recognition to help casual observers and serious birders identify species globally. The app demonstrates strong international traction, ranking in the top five of the Reference Free charts in both Australia and Great Britain, while maintaining a presence in major markets like the US, Germany, and Canada.
Similar apps: BirdNET, Seek by iNaturalist, Merlin Bird ID
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 3 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ReferenceFree | #3 |
| Australia | ReferenceFree | #4 |
| United States | ReferenceFree | #29 |
| Germany | ReferenceFree | #21 |
 Japan | ReferenceFree | #55 |
| Canada | ReferenceFree | #21 |
| France | ReferenceFree | #28 |
| India | ReferenceFree | #29 |
| Brazil | ReferenceFree | #35 |
 South Korea | ReferenceFree | #97 |
 Russia | ReferenceFree | #70 |
 Italy | ReferenceFree | #86 |
Apps near Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on the chart
Reference Free, around #3.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Germany ▲ +120% · Australia ▲ +88% · United Kingdom ▲ +25%
New ratings by country (8)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 45 | 64% | ▼ -5% |
| United Kingdom | 8.5 | 12% | ▲ +25% |
| Australia | 5.2 | 7% | ▲ +88% |
| Germany | 3.5 | 5% | ▲ +120% |
| Canada | 3.2 | 5% | ▼ -50% |
| France | 2 | 3% | ▼ -33% |
| Brazil | 1.8 | 3% | – |
| India | 1 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
From the 118 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong dissatisfaction with Cornell University's handling of recent sexual assault cases, leading to widespread app deletions and boycotts despite the tool's technical utility. While many praise the bird identification accuracy and features, these positive notes are heavily overshadowed by ethical objections to the developer.
Mixed (45% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “This app is super accurate and fun”
- Useful: “Would highly recommend to anyone”
- Connection & sync: “Also tried being on/off WiFi and using cellular”
- Login & account: “Login process frustrating”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “No support, stopped working”
- Login & account: “Says to verify internet connection”
- Updates: “New updates so slow and bad”
- Connection & sync: “Sadly this is connected to Cornell”
About Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin helps you identify birds you see and hear. Merlin is unlike any other bird app—it's powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos.
Merlin 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.
Whether you’re curious about a bird you’ve seen once or you’re hoping to identify every bird you can find, the answers are waiting for you with this free app from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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.
• Discover a new bird species each day with your own personalized Bird of the Day
• Get customized lists of birds you can find where you live or travel - anywhere in the world!
• Keep track of your sightings—build your personal list of the birds you find
MACHINE LEARNING MAGIC
• Powered by Visipedia, Merlin Sound ID and Photo ID uses machine learning to identify birds in photos and sounds. Merlin learns to recognize bird species based on training sets of millions of photos and sounds collected by birders at eBird.org, archived in the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
• Merlin delivers the most accurate results thanks to experienced birders, who curate and annotate sightings, photos, and sounds, who are the true magic behind Merlin.
AMAZING CONTENT
• Merlin has bird photos, songs, and calls, and identification help for anywhere in the world, including Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, and more.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. We are able to offer Merlin for free thanks to the generosity of Cornell Lab members, supporters, and citizen-science contributors.
Latest updates
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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab Android
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab is #2 in Books & Reference Free on Google Play in Australia and charting in 18 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference FreeMerlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, AI-powered bird identification app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that helps users identify birds via photos, sounds, or questions for hobbyists and nature enthusiasts. The app maintains strong visibility in the Books & Reference category across multiple international markets, notably ranking #5 in Great Britain and #7 in Australia, indicating sustained global demand for educational nature tools.
Similar apps: iNaturalist, Seek by iNaturalist, BirdNET
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Books & ReferenceFree | #2 |
| United Kingdom | Books & ReferenceFree | #6 |
| United States | Books & ReferenceFree | #44 |
| South Korea | Books & ReferenceFree | #22 |
 Netherlands | Books & ReferenceFree | #6 |
| France | Books & ReferenceFree | #26 |
| Canada | Books & ReferenceFree | #24 |
| Germany | Books & ReferenceFree | #47 |
| Japan | Books & ReferenceFree | #110 |
 Spain | Books & ReferenceFree | #27 |
 Taiwan | Books & ReferenceFree | #40 |
 Sweden | Books & ReferenceFree | #23 |
| Brazil | Books & ReferenceFree | #86 |
| Italy | Books & ReferenceFree | #76 |
 Mexico | Books & ReferenceFree | #90 |
| India | Books & ReferenceFree | #156 |
| Russia | Books & ReferenceFree | #191 |
 Turkey | Books & ReferenceFree | #184 |
Apps near Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on the chart
Books & Reference Free, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the app's intuitive design and accuracy for casual birding but report significant frustration with recent updates causing crashes, location errors, and forced login loops. A substantial wave of negative reviews stems from ethical boycotts against Cornell University regarding a sexual assault case.
Mostly positive (91% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being easy to use.
What people like
- Fun: “it makes walking more fun!”
- Ease of use: “Easy and fun to use, give it a try”
- Useful: “excellent app I recommend it”
- Features & content: “What a thorough gem of a tool”
About Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
Merlin Bird ID helps you identify birds you see and hear. Merlin is unlike any other bird app—it's powered by eBird, the world’s largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos.
Merlin 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.
Whether you’re curious about a bird you’ve seen once or you’re hoping to identify every bird you can find, the answers are waiting for you with this free app from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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.
• Discover a new bird species each day with your own personalized Bird of the Day
• Get customized lists of birds you can find where you live or travel - anywhere in the world!
• Keep track of your sightings—build your personal list of the birds you find
MACHINE LEARNING MAGIC
• Powered by Visipedia, Merlin Sound ID and Photo ID uses machine learning to identify birds in photos and sounds. Merlin learns to recognize bird species based on training sets of millions of photos and sounds collected by birders at eBird.org, archived in the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
• Merlin delivers the most accurate results thanks to experienced birders, who curate and annotate sightings, photos, and sounds, who are the true magic behind Merlin.
AMAZING CONTENT
• Choose bird packs that contain photos, songs, and calls, and identification help for anywhere in the world, including Mexico, Costa Rica, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, and more.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s mission is to interpret and conserve the Earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds and nature. We are able to offer Merlin for free thanks to the generosity of Cornell Lab members, supporters, and citizen-science contributors.
What's new in 4.2.2
• Identifying birds with a picture is easier than ever. No need to crop your picture - simply upload your photo, add the location, and we'll take care of the rest.
• Bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements
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